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that it has created for itself. 

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Library has accomplished a great deal in America for the 
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remarkable field that it covers. It is immaterial what the 
pastime may be, you will find in Spalding's Athletic Library 
a reference to it, either in a book devoted exclusively to 
that particular game or in some of the books that cover 
many sports. 

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books and official rules. 

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particular line, the men best qualified to write intelligently 
on each subject, are selected ; and, as a result, there is 
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Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide 
Spalding's Official Foot Ball Guide 
2a Spalding's Official Association Foot Ball Guide 
Spalding's Official Cricket Guide 
Spalding's Official Lawn Tennis Annual 
Spalding's Official Golf Guide 
Spalding's Official Ice Hockey Guide 
Spalding's Official Basket Ball Guide 
Spalding's Official Bowling Guide 
Spalding's Official Indoor Base Ball Guide 
Spalding's Official Roller Polo Guide 
Spalding's Official Athletic Almanac 



Base Ball 

Official Base Ball 



Group I. 

No. 1 Spalding': 
Guide. 
Nc. 202 How to Play Base Ball. 
Nc. 223 How to Bat. 
No. 232 How to Run Bases. 
No. 230 How to Pitch. 
No 229 How to Catch. 
No. 225 How to Play First Base. 
No. 226 How to Play Second Base. 
No. 227 How to Play Third Base. 
No. 228 How to Play Shortstop. 
No. 224 How to Play the Outfield. 

r How to Organize a Base Ball 
Club. [League. 

I How to Organize a Base Ball 
How to Manage a Base Ball Club. 
How to Train a Base Ball Team. 
How to Captain a Base Ball 
How to Umpire a Game. [Team. 
" Technical Base Ball Tei-ms, 
No. 219 Ready Reckoner of Base Ball 
Percentages. 
BASE BALL AUXILIARIES 
No. 291 Minor League Base Ball Guide.* 
No. 293 Official Handbook National 
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No. 2 Spalding's Official Foot Ball 
Guide. 

No. 284 How to Play Foot Ball. 

No. 2A Spalding's Official (Soccer) 
Association Foot Ball Guide. 

No. 286 How to Play Soccer. 

FOOT BALL AUXILIARIES 

No. 283 Spalding's Official Canadian 
Foot Ball Guide. 

No. 294 Official Intercollegiate Associa- 
tion Soccer Foot Ball Guide. 

Group III. cricket 

No. S Spalding's Official Cricket 

Cruide. * 
No. 277 Cricket and How to Play It. 

Group lY. Lawn Tennis 

No. 4 Spalding's Official Lawn Tennis 

Annual. 
No. 157 How to Play Lawn Tennis. 
No. 279 Strokes and Science of Lawn 
Tennis. 

Group V. Goir 

No. 5 Spalding's Official Golf Guide. 
No. 276 How to Play Golf. 

Group VI. Hockey 

No. 6 Spalding's Official Ice Hockey 
No. 154 Field Hockey. [Guide. 

No. 188 Lawn Hockey. 
No. 180 Ring Hockey. 

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No. 256 Official Handbook Ontario 

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Group VII. Bashet Ball 

No. 7 Spalding's Offi cial Basket 

Ball Guide. 
No. 193 How to Play Basket Ball. 
No. 260 Basket Ball Guide for Women. 

BASKET BALL AUXILIARY 
No. 278 Official Collegiate Basket Ball 
Handbook. 

Croup VIII. Bowling 

No. 8 Spalding's Official Boivling 
Guide. 

Group IX. Indoor Base Ball 

No. 9 Spalding's Official Indoor 
Base Ball Guide. 

Group X. Polo 

No. 10 Spalding's Offi cial Roller 
No. 129 Water Polo. [Polo Guide. 

No. 199 Equestrian Polo. 

Group XI. Miscellaneous Games 

No. 201 Lacrosse. 

No. 248 Archery. 

No. 138 Croquet. 

No. 271 Roque. 

•^T TRacquets. 

^QA. "i Squash-Racquets. 

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No. 13 Hand Ball. 

No. 167 Quoits. 

No. 170 Push Ball. 

No. 14 Curling. 

No. 207 Lawn Bowls. 

No. 188 Lawn Games. 

No. 189 Children's Games. 

Group XII. Alhletics 

No. 12 Spalding's Official Athletic 
Almanac. 

No. 27 College Athletics. 

No. 182 All Around Athletics. 

No. 156 Athletes' Guide. 

No. 87 Athletic Primer. 

No. 273 Olympic Games at Athens,1906. 

No. 252 How to Sprint. 

No. 255 How to Run 100 Yards. 

No. 174 Distance and Cross Country 
Running. 

No. 259 How to Become a Weight 
Thrower. 

No. 55 Official Sporting Rules. 

No. 246 Athletic Training for School- 
boys. 
ATHLETIC AUXILIARIES 

No. 241 Amateur Athletic Union Offi- 
cial Handbook. 

No. 217 Olympic Handbook (St. Louis). 

No. 292 Intercollegiate Official Hand- 
book. 



ATHLETIC A UXILI ARIES -Co7i. 
No. 245 Y. M. C. A. Official Handbook. 
No. 281 Public Schools Athletic League 

Official Handbook. 
No. 274 Intercollegiate Cross Country 

Association Handbook. 

Athletic 
Group XIII. Accompiisnments 

No. 177 How to Swim. 

No. 128 How to Row. 

No. 209 How to Become a Skater. 

No. 178 How to Train for Bicycling. 

No. 23 Canoeing. 

No. 282 Roller Skating Guide. 

No. 296 Speed Swimming. 

Group XIV. Manly Sports 

No. 18 Fencing. (ByBreck). 

No. 162 Boxing. 

No. 165 Fencing. (BySenac). 

No. 140 Wrestling. 

No. 236 How to Wrestle. 

No. 102 Ground Tumbling. 

No. 233 Jiu Jitsu, 

No. 166 How to Swing Indian Clubs. 

No. 200 Dumb Bell Exercises. 

No. 143 Indian Clubs and Dumb Bells. 

No. 262 Medicine Ball Exercises. 

No. 29 Pulley Weight Exercises. 

No. 191 How to Punch the Bag. 

No. 289 Tumbling for Amateurs. 

Group XV. Gymnastics 

No. 104 Grading of Gymnastic Exer- 
cises. 

No. 214 Graded Calisthenics and Dumb 
Bell Drills. 

No. 254 Barnjum Bar Bell Drill. 

No. 158 Indoor and Outdoor Gymnastic 
Games. 

No. 124 How to Become a Gymnast. 

No. 287 Fancy Dumb Bell and March- 
ing Drills. 

Group XVI. Physical culture 

No. 161 Ten Minutes' Exercise for 

Busy Men. 
No. 208 Physical Education and Hy- 
giene. 
No. 149 Scientific Physical T r a i n i n or 

and Care of the Body. 
No. 142 Physical Training Simplified. 
No. 185 Hints on Health. 
No. 213 285 Health Answers. 
No. 238 Muscle Building. [ning. 

No. 234 School Tactics and Maze Run- 
No. 261 Tensing Exercises. [ics. 
No. 285 Health by Muscular Gymnast- 
No. 288 Indigestion Treated by Gym- 
No. 290 Get Well; Keep Well, [nasties. 



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Group I. Base Ball 

No. 1— Spaldins's Official 
Base Ball Guide. 

The leading Base Ball 
annual of the country, 
and the official authority 
of the game. Edited by 
Henry Chadwick, the 
iS'l/Wr "I'^ather of Base Ball.' 

'3(e?¥l(&. Contains the official play 

iiig rules, with an ex- 
planatory index of the 
rules compiled by Mr. 
A. G. Spalding; pictures of all the 
teams in the National, American and 
minor leagues; official averages; re- 
vle\^■s of the season in all the pro- 
fessional organizations; college Base 
Ball, and a great deal of interesting 
information. Price 10 cents. 

No. 202— How to Play Base 
Ball. 

Edited by T. H. 
Murnane. New and 
revised edition. 
Contents: How to 
become a good bat- 
ter; how to run the 
bases; advice to 
base runners. by 
James E. Sullivan, 
President A.A.U.; 
how to become a good pitcher; 
how to become a good catcher; how 
to play first base; how to play sec- 
ond base; how to play third base; 
how to play shortstop; how to play 
the infield; how to play the out- 
field; the earmarks of a ball player, 
by John J. McGraw; good advice for 
players; how to organize a team; 
how to manage a team; how to 
score a game; how to umpire a 
game; base ball rules interpreted for 
boys. Price 10 cents. 

No. 223— How to Bat. 

The most important 
part of ball playing now- 
adays, outside of pitch- 
ing, is batting. The team 
that can bat and has 
some good pitchers can 
win base ball games; 
therefore, every boy and 
young man who has. of 
course, already learned to 
catch, should turn his attention to 
this department of the game, and 
there is no better way of becoming 
proficient than by reading this book 
and then constantly practising the 
little tricks explained. Price 10 cts. 






No. 232— How to Rum tlie 
Bases. 

The importance of has 
running as a scientific I 
feature of the national 
game is becoming more 
and more recognized each] 
year. Besides being spec- 
tacular, feats of base I 
stealing nearly always 
figure in the winning of 
a game. Many a close 
contest is decided on the winning of 
that little strip of 90 feet which lies 
between cushions. When hits are 
few and the enemy's pitchers steady, 
it becomes Incumbent on the oppos- 
ing team to get around the bases in 
some manner. Effective stealing not 
only increases the effectiveness of 
the team by advancing its runners 
without wasting hits, but it serves 
to materially disconcert the enemy 
and frequently has caused an entire 
opposing club to temporarily lose its 
poise and throw away the game. 
This book gives clear and concise di- 
rections for excelling as a base run- 
ner; tells when to run and when not 
to do so; how and when to slide; 
team work on the bases; in fact, 
every point of the game is thor- 
oughly explained. Illustrated with 
pictures of leading players. Price 10 
cents. 

No. 230— How to Pitcli. 

A new, up-to-date book. 
The object of this book 
is to aid the beginners 
who aspire to become 
clever twirlers, and its 
contents are the practi- 
cal teaching of men who 
have reached the top as 
pitchers, and- who know 
how to impart a knowl- 
edge of their art. All the big 
leagues' pitchers are shown. Price 
10 cents. 

No. 229— How to Catch. 

Undoubtedly the best 
book on catching thatf 
has yet been published. 
Every boy who has hopes I 
of being a cle'ver catcher | 
should read how well- 
known players cover their I 
position. Among t h e| 
more noted ones who de- 
scribe their methods of' 
play in this book are Lou Criger of 
the Boston Americans and Johnnie 
Kling of the Chicago Nationals. The 
numerous pictures comprise all the 
noted catchers in the big leagues. 
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IVo. 225— How to Play First 
Base, 

No other position in a 
ball team has shown 
such a change for the 
better in recent years as 
first base. Modifications 
in line with the better- 
ment of the sport in 
every department have 
been made at intervals, 
but in no other depart- 
ment have they been so radical. No 
boy who plays the initial sack can 
afford to overlook the points and 
hints contained in this book. En- 
tirely new and up to date. Illus- 
trated with full-page pictures of all 
the prominent first basemen. Price 
10 cents. 



No. 226— How to Play Second 
Base. 

There are so few men 
who can cover second 
base to perfection that 
their names can easily 
be called off by anyone 
who follows the game of 
base ball. Team owners 
who possess such players 
would not part with 
them for thousands of 
dollars. These men have been inter- 
viewed and their ideas incorporated 
in this book for the especial benefit 
of boys who want to know the fine 
points of play at this point of the 
diamond. Illustrated with full-page 
pictures. Price 10 cents. 



No. 227— How to Play Third 
Base. 

Third base is, in some 
respects, the most impor 
tant of the infield. No 
major league team has 
ever won a pennant with- 
out u great third base 
man. Collins of the Bos 
ton Americans and Leach 
of Pittsburg are two of 
the greatest third ba 
men the game has ever seen, and 
their teams owe much of the credit 
fot pennants they have won to 
them. These men in this book de- 
scribe just how they play the posi- 
tion. Everything a player should 
know is clearly set forth and any 
boy will surely increase his chances 
of success by a careful reading of 
this book. Illustrated. Price 10 
cents. 







Xo. 22S— How to Play Short- 
Shortstop is one of the 
hardest positions on the 
infield to fill, and quick 
thought and quick action 
are necessary for a play- 
er who expects to make 
good as a shortstop. The 
views of every well- 
known player who cov- 
ers this position have 

been sought in compiling this book, 

Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 

No. 224— How to Play the 
Outfield. 

Compiled especially for 
the young player who 
would become an expert. 
The best book on play- 
ing the outfield that has 
ever been published. 
There are just as many 
tricks to be learned, be- 
fore a player can be a 
competent fielder, a s 
there are in any other position on a 
nine, and this book explains them 
all. Price 10 cents. 

No. 231— How to Coaeh; How 
to Captain a Team; How 
to Manage a Team; How 
to Umpire; How to Or- 
g-anize a L-eaftiie; Tech- 
nical Terms of Base Ball. 

A useful guide to all 

who are interested in the 
above subjects. Jimmy 
Collins writes on coach- 
ing; M. J. Kelly on cap- 
taining; Al Buckenberger 
on managing; Frank 
Dwyor of the American 
League staff on umpir- 
ing; Fred Lake on minor 
leagues, and the editor. T. H. Mur- 
nane. President of the New England 
League, on how to organize a league. 
The chapters on Technical Terms of 
Base Ball have been written by 
Henry Chadwick, the "Father of 
Base Ball." and define the meaning 
of all the terms peculiar to the Na- 
tional Game. Price 10 cents. 

No. 210— Ready Reckoner of 
Base Ball Percentages. 

To supply a demand 
for a book which would ^ 
show the pijrcentage ot 
clubs without recourse to 
the arduous work of fij;' 
uring, the publishers 
have had these tables 
compiled by an expert. 
Price 10 cents. 





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BASK BALL AUXILIARIES. 

No. 291— Minor Leag^ne Base 
Ball Guide. 

The minors' own guide. 
Contains pictures o f 
leading teams, schedules, 
report of annual meeting 
National Association of 
Professional Base Ball 
Leagues, special articles 
and ofHcial rules. Edited 
by President T. H. Mur- 
nane, of the New England League. 
Price 10 cents. (Ready May 1.) 

No. 293— Official Handbook 
of the National League 
of Professional Base Ball 

^^"**^' Contains the Constitu- 
tion, By-Laws, Official 
Rules, Averages, and 
schedule of the Na- 
tional League for the 
current year, together 
with list of club offi- 
cers and reports of the 
annual meetings of the 
League. Every follower 
of the game should have a copy of 
this book if he wants to keep his 
file of Base Ball books complete. 
Price 10 cents. 



Group II. Foot Ball 

No. 2— Spalding's Official 
Foot Ball Guide. 

Edited by Walter 
Camp. Contains the new 
rules, with diagram of 
field; All-America teams 
as selected by the lead- 
ing authorities; reviews 
of the game from vari- 
ous sections of the coun- 
try; 1905 scores of all 
the leading teams; pic- 
tures of hundreds of players. Price 
10 cents. 

No. 284— How to Play Foot 
Ball. 

Edited by Walter 
Camp. The contents em 
brace everything that a 
beginner wants to know 
and many points that an 
expert will be glad to 
I learn. The pictures are 
made from snapshots of 
leading teams and play 
' ers In action, with com 

ments by Walter Camp. Price 10 

cents. 







No. 2A— Spalding's Official 
Association Soccer Foot 
Ball Guide. 



A complete and up-to- 
date guide to the 
"Soccer" game in the 
United States, containing 
Instructions for playing 
the game, official rules, 
and interesting news 
from all parts of the 
country. Illustrated. 

Price 10 cents. 



No. 286— How to Play Soc- 
cer. 

Owing to the gr^at 
interest shown in "Soc- 
cer" foot ball in Amer- 
ica, the publishers have 
had a book compiled in 
England, the home of the 
sport, telling how each 
position should be played, 
written by the best play- 
er in England in his re- 
spective position, and illustrated 
with full-page photographs of play- 
ers in action. As a text-book of 
the game this work is invaluable, 
and no "Soccer" player can afforfl 
to be without it. Price 10 cents. 



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No. 283— Spalding's 
Canadian Foot 

Guide. 

Edited by Frank D. 
Woodworth, Secretary- 
Treasurer Ontario Rugby 
Foot Ball Union. The 
official book of the game 
in Canada. Price 10 
cents. 



No. 294— Official Intercolle- 
giate Association Soccer 
Foot Ball 
Guide. 

Contains the constitu- 
tion and by-laws of the 
Association, pictures of 
the teams, and official 
playing rules. Price 10 
cents. 





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Group III. Cricket 

No. 3— Spaldingr's Official 
Cricket Guide. 

Edited by Jerome Flau- 
neiy. The most com- 
plete year book of the 
game that has ever been 
published in America. 
Reports of special 
matches. official rules 
and pictures of all the 
leading teams. Price 10 
cents. 

No. 277— Cricket; and How 
to Play it. 
By Prince Ranjitsinhji. 

Every department of 

the game is described 

concisely and illustrated 

with full-page pictures 

posed especially for this 

book. The best book 

of instruction on the 

game ever published. 

Price 10 cents. 





Group IV. 



Lawn 
Tennis 




No. 4— Spaldingr's Official 
liawn Tennis Annual. 

Edited by H. P. Bur- 
chell, of the New York 
Times. Contents include 
a report of every impor- 
tant tournament played 
in 1906, embracing the 
National Championship, 
sectional and State tour- 
naments; invitation and 
open tournaments; inter- 
collegiate and interscholastic cham- 
pionships; women's national cham- 
pionships; foreign championships; in- 
door championships; official ranking 
for each year from 1885 to 1906; 
laws of lawn tennis; instructions for 
handicapping; decisions on doubtful 
points; regulations for the manage- 
ment of tournaments; directory of 
clubs; directions for laying out and 
keeping a court; tournament notes. 
Illustrated with pictures of leading 
players. Price 10 cents. 

No. 157 — Ho-«v to Play Lawn 
Tennis. 

A complete description 
of lawn tennis; a lesson 
for beginners and direc- 
tions telling how to 
make the most impor- 
tant strokes. Illustrated. 
Price 10 cents. 





Golf 



Official 




No. 279— Strokes and Science 
of Lawn Tennis. 

By P. A. Vaile. a 
leading authority on the 
game in Great Britain. 
Every stroke in the 
game is accurately illus- 
trated and analyzed by 
the author. As a means 
of affording a compari- 
son between the Amer- 
ican and the English 
methods of play, this book is ex- 
tremely useful. Price 10 cents. 

Group V. 

No. 5— Spaldingr's 
Golf Guide. 

The leading annual of 
the game in the United 
States. Contains rec- 
ords of all important 
tournaments, articles on 
the game in various sec- 
tions of the country, 
pictures of prominent 
players, official playing 
rules and general items 
of interest. Price 10 cts. 

No. 376— How to Play Golf. 

By James Braid, the 
English Open Champion 
of 19U6. A glance at 
the chapter headings 
will give an idea of the 
variety and value of the 
ton tents: Beginners' 
wrong ideas; method of 
tuition; choosing - the 
clubs; how to grip the 
club; stance and address in driving; 
the upward swing in driving, etc. ; 
Numerous full-page pictures of Cham- 
pion Braid in action add to the 
book's attractiveness. Price 10 cts. 

Group VI. Hockey 

No. 6— Spaldinsr's Official Ice 
Hockey Guide. 

Written by the most 
famous player in Can- 
ada, A. Farrell, of the | 
Shamrock hockey team 
of Montreal. It contains! 
a complete description 
of hockey, its origin, 
points of a good player, 
and an instructive .ir- 
ticle on how game is 
played, -with diagrams and official 
rules. Illustrated with pictures of 
leading teams. Price 10 cents. 





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No. 





154— Field Hockey. 

To those in need of 
vigorous and healthful 
out-of-doors exer else, 
this game Is recom- 
mended highly. Its 
healthful attributes are 
manifold and the inter- 
est of player and spec- 
tator alike is kept ac- 
tive through out the 
progress of the game. The game is 
prominent in the sports at Vassar, 
Smith, Wellesley, Bryn Mawr and 
other leading colleges. Price 10 cents. 

No. 18S — Lawn 
Hockey, Garden 
Hockey, Parlor 
Hockey. 

Containing the rules 
for each game. Illus- 
trated. Price 10 cents. 

No. 180— Ring Hockey. 

A new game for the 
gymnasium, invented by 
Dr J. M. Vorhees of 
Pratt Institute, Brook 
lyn, that has sprung 
into instant popularity; 
as exciting as basket 
ball. This book contains 
official rules. Price 10 
cents. 

HOCKEY AUXILIARY. 

No. i:5«— Olficial Handbook 

of tlie Ontario Hockey 

Association. 

Edited by W. A. Hew- 
itt, of Toronto. Con- 
tains the official rules 
of the Association, con- 
stitution, rules of com- 
petition, list of officers, 
and pictures of leading 
players. Price 10 cents. 





Group VII. 



Basket 
Ball 



No. 7— Spaldinjy's Official 
Rasket Rail Guide. 

Edited by George T. 
Hepliron. Contains the 
revised official rules, de 
cisions on disputed 
points, records of promi- 
nent teams, reports on 
the game from various 
parts of the country 
and pictures of hundreds 
of players. Price 10 cents. 






No. 193— How to Play Rasket 
Rail. 

By G. T. Hepbron, 
editor of the Official 
Basket Ball Guide. Con- 
aius full instructions 
for players, both for the 
expert and the novice, 
duties of officials, and 
specially posed full-page 
pictures showing the cor- 

ct and incorrect meth- 
ods of playing. The demand for a 
book of this character Is fully satis- 
fled in this publication, as many 
points are included which could not 
)e incorporated in the annual publi- 
cation of the Basket Ball Guide for 
want of room. Price 10 cents. 

No. 260- Official Rasket Hall 
Guide for Women. 

Edited by Miss Senda 
Eereuson, of Smith Col- 
lege. Contains the of- 
licial playing rules of 
the game and special ar- 
ticles on the following 
subjects: Games for 
women, by E. Hitchcock, 
Director of Physical 
Training, and Dean of 
College, Amherst College; condition 
of women's basket ball in the Mid- 
dle West, by W. P. Bowen, Michigan 
State Normal College; psychological 
effects of basket ball for women, by 
Dr. L. H. Gulick; physiological ef- 
fects of basket ball, by Theodore 
Hough, Ph. D. ; significance of basket 
ball for women, by Senda Berenson; 
relative merit of the Y. M. C. A. 
rules and women's rules, by Augusta 
Lane Patrick; A Plea for Basket 
Ball, by Julie Ellsbee Sullivan, 
Teachers' College, New York; dia- 
gram of field. Illustrated with 
many pictures of basket ball teams. 
Price 10 cents. 

RASKET RALL. AUXILIARY. 

No. 278- Collegiate Rasket 
Rail Guide. 

The official publication i 
of the new Collegiate 
Basket Ball Associa- 
tion. Contains the of- 
ficial rules, collegiate 
and high school records, 
.\11 America selections, 
reviews of the collegiate 
basket ball season of 
1905-6, and pictures of 
all the prominent college teams and 
individual players. Edited by H. A. 
Fisher, of Columbia. Price 10 cts. 




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Group Vni. Bowling 

No. 8— Simlding's Official 
Bowliug- Guide. 

Edited by S. Karpf, 
Secretary of the Amer- 
ican Bowling Congress. 
The contents include: 
History of the sport; 
diagrams of effective de- 
liveries; how to bowl; a 
few hints to beginners: 
American Bowling Con- 
gress; the national 
championships; how to build an al- 
ley; how to score; spares— how they 
are made. Rules for cocked hat, 
cocked hat and feather, quintet, bat- 
tle game, nine up and nine down, 
head pin and four back, ten pins — 
head pin out, five back, the Newport 
game, ten pin head. Price 10 cents. 

_ ___ Indoor 
Group IX. Base Ball 

No. 9— Spalding's Official In- 
door Base Ball Guide. 

America's nat i o n a 1 
game is now vieing with 
other indoor games as a 
winter pastime. This 
book contains the play- 
ing rules, pictures of 
leading teams from all 
parts of the country, 
and interesting articles 
on the game by leading 
authorities on the subject 
cents. 




Price 10 



Group X. 



Polo 




No. 10— Spaldinsr's 
Official Roller 
Polo Guide. 

Edited by J. C. Morse. 
A full description of the 
game; official rules, rec 
ords. Price 10 cents. 

No. 129— Water Polo. 

The contents of this 
book treat of every de- 
tail, the individual work |v/ATER.Poi^] 
of the players, the prac- 
tice of the team, how 
to throw the ball, with| 
Illustrations and many 
valuable hints. Price] 
10 cents. 






No. 199— Equestrian Polo. 

Compiled by H. L. 
Fitzpatrick of the New 
York Sun. Illustrated 
v.ith portraits of lead- 
ing players and contains 
most useful information 
for polo players. Price 
10 cents. 

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Group XL ous Games 

No. 201 — Lacrosse. 

By William C. , 
Scbmeisser. c i\j p t a i n 
Johns Hopkins Univer- 
sity champion intercol- 
legiate lacrosse team of 
1902; edited by Ronald 
T. Abercrombie, ex-cap- 
tain and coach of Johns) 
Hopkins University la- 
crosse team, 1900-19U4. 
Every position is thoroughly ex- 
Iilained in a most simple and concise 
manner, rendering it the best manual 
of the game ever published. Illus- 
trated with numer(}us snapshots of 
important plays. Price 10 cents. 

No. 24S— Archery. 

A new and up-to-date 
book on this fascinating 
pastime. Edited by Mr. 
Louis Maxson of Wash- 
ington, D. C. ex-Na- 
tional champion. Con- 
tains a history of arch- 
ery from its revival as a 
pastime in the eighteenth 
century to the present 
time, with list of winners and scores 
of the English Grand championships 
from 1844; National Archery Associa- 
tion of the United States winners 
and scores; the several varieties of 
archery; instructions for shooting; 
how to select implem<?nts; how to 
score; and a great deal of interest- 
ing information on the game. Illus- 
trated. Price 10 cents. 

No. 13S— Spalding's Official 
Croquet Guide 

Contains dii'octions for 
playing, diagrams of im- 
portant strokes, descrip- 
tion of grounds, instruc- 
tions for the beginner, 
terms used in the game, 
and the official playing 
rules. Price 10 cents. 





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No. 271— Spalding's Official 

Roane Guide. 

The official publication 
of the National Roque 
Association of America. 
Edited by Prof. Charles 
Jacobus, ex-Cham p i o n. 
Contains a description 
of the courts and their 
construction, diagrams 
of the field, illustra- 
tions, rules and valuable 
information. Price 10 cents. 



No. 194— Racquets, Sanash- 
Racauets and Court Ten- 
nis. 

The need of an au- 
thoritative handbook at 
a popular price on these 
games is tilled by this 
book. How to play each 
game is thoroughly ex- 
plained, and all the dif- 
ficult strokes shown by 
special photo graphs 
taken especially for this 
book. Contains the official rules for 
each game, with photographs of 
well-known courts. Price 10 cents. 



No. 13— How to Play Hand 
Ball. 

By the world's cham- 
pion. Michael Egan, of 
Jersey City. This book 
has been rewritten and 
brought up to date in 
every particular. Every 
play is thoroughly ex- 
plained b.v text and 
diagram. The numerous 
Illustrations consist of 
full pages made from photographs of 
Champion Egan, showing him in all 
his characteristic attitudes. Price 
10 cents. 





No. 170— Push Ball. 

Plaved with an air- 
infiated ball 6 feet in 
diameter, weighing about 
50 pounds. A side con- 
sists of eleven men. 
This book contains the 
oflioial rules and a 
sketch of the game; il- 
lustrated. Price 10 
cents. 



No. 14— Curling. 





A short history of 
this famous Scottish 
pastime, with instruc- 
tions for play, rules of 
the game, definitions of 
terms and diagrams of 
different shots. Price 
10 cents. 



No. 207— Bo-wling on tlie 
Green; or, LaTrn Bowls. 

How to construct a 
green; necessary equip- 
ment; how to play the 
game, and the official 
rules as promulgated by 
the Scottish Bowling 
Association. Edited by 
James W. Greig. Illus- 
trated. Price 10 cents. 



No. 188— Lawn Games. 



Contains the rules for 
Lawn Hockey, Garden 
Hockey, Hand Tennis, 
Tether Tennis; also Vol- 
ley Ball, Parlor Hockey, 
Badminton, Basket Goal. 
Price 10 cents. 





No. 167— Q,uoits. 

By M. W. Deshong. 
The need of a book on 
this interesting game 
has been felt by many 
who wished to know the 
fine points and tricks 
used by the experts. 
Mr. Deshong explains 
them, with illustrations. 
BO that a novice can 
readily understand. Price 




No. 189— Children's Games. 

Compiled by Jessie H. 
Bancroft, director of 
physical training, depart- 
ment of education, New 
York City. These games I 
are intended for use at 
recesses, and all but the 
team games have been 
adapted to large classes. 
Suitable for children 
from three to eight years, and in- 
10 cents. I elude a great variety. Price 10 cts. 




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No. 12— Spalding's Official 
Afliletic Almanac. 

Compiled by J. E. Sul- 
livan, Chief Department 
Physical Culture, Louis- 
iana Purchase Exposi- 
tion, Director Olympic 
Games, 1904, Special 
Commissioner from the 
United States to the 
Olympic Games at Ath- 
ens, 1906, and President 
of the Amateur Athletic Union. The 
only annual publication now issued 
that contains a complete list of ama- 
teur best-on-records; complete inter- 
collegiate records; complete English 
records from 1866; swimming rec- 
ords; interscholastic records; Irish, 
Scotch, Continental, South African 
and Australasian records; important 
athletic events and numerous photos 
of individual athletes and leading 
athletic teams. Price 10 cents. 



No. 27— College Athletics. 

M. C. Murphy, the 
well-known athletic 
trainer, now with Penn- 
sylvania, the author of 
this book, has written it 
especially for the school- 
boy and college man, 
but it is invaluable for 
the athlete who wishes 
to excel in any branch 
of athletic sport. The subjects com 
prise the following articles: Train- 
ing, starting, sprinting; how to train 
for the quarter, half, mile and longer 
distances; walking; high and broad 
.lumping; hurdling; pole vaulting 
throwing the hammer. It is profuse 
ly illustrated with pictures of lead 
ing athletes. Price 10 cents. 

No. 182— All-Aronnd Ath- 
letics. 

Gives in full the 
method of scoring the 
Ail-Around Cham p i o n 
ship, giving pei-centage 
tables showing what 
each man receives for 
each performance in 
each of the ten events. 
It contains as well jn- 
strnctivp articles on how 
to train for the All-Around Cham- 
pionship. Illustrated with many pic- 
tures of champions in action and 
scores at all-around meets. Price 
10 cents. 







No. 15G— Athlete's Guide. 

How to become an 
athlete. It contains full 
instructions for the be- 
ginner, telling how to 
sirint, hurdle, jump and 
throw weights, general 
hints on training; in 
fact, this book is one 
of the most complete on 
the subject that has 
ever appeared. Special chapters con- 
tain valuable advice to beginners and 
important A. A. U. rules and their 
explanations, while the pictures com- 
prise many scenes of champions in 
action. Price 10 cents. 

No. 87— Athletic Primer. 

Edited by James E. 
Sullivan, President of 
the Amateur Athletic 
Union. Tells how to or- 
ganize an athletic club, 
how to conduct an ath- 
letic meeting, and gives 
rules for the govern- 
nu'Ut of athletic meet- 
ings; contents also in- 
clude directions for building a track 
and laying out athletic grounds, and 
a very instructive article on train- 
ing; fully illustrated with pictures of 
leading athletes. Price 10 cents. 

No. 273— The Olympic Games 
at Athens, 1906. 

A complete account of 
the Olympic Games of 
1906. at Athens, the 
gieatest Internati o n a 1 
Athletic Contest ever i 
held. Containing a short \ 
history ef the games, 
story of the American I 
team's trip and their 
reception at Athens 
complete list of starters 
event; winners, their times and dis- 
tances; the Stadium; list of winners 
in previous Olympic Games at Ath- 
ens, Paris and St. Louis, and a great 
deal of other interesting information. 
Compiled by J. E. Sullivan, Special 
Commissioner from the United States 
to the Olympic Games. Price 10 cts. 

No. 252— How to Sprint. 

A complete and de- 
tailed account of how to 
train for the short dis- 
tances. Every athlete 
who aspires to be a 
sprinter can study this 
book to advantage and 
gain useful knowledge, 
Price 10 cents. 




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No. 255— How to Run lOO 
Yards. 

By J. W. Morton, the 
noted British champion. 
Written by Mr. Morton 
during his recent Amer- 
ican trip, in 1905, es- 
pecially for boys. Mr. 
Morton knows how to 
handle his subject, and 
his advice and ditec- 
tions for atta i n i n g 
speed, will undoubtedly be of im- 
mense assistance to the great ma- 
jority of boys who have to rely on 
printed instructions. Many of Mr. 
Morton's methods of training are 
novel to American athletes, but his 
success is the best tribute to their 
worth. Illustrated with photographs 
of Mr. Morton in action, taken es- 
pecially for this book in New York 
City. Price 10 cents. 

No. 174 — Distance and Cross- 
country Running-. 

By George Orton, the 

famous University of 
Pennsylvania r u n n e r. 
Tells how to become 
proticient at the quar- 
ter, half, mile, the 
longer distances, and 
c r o s s-country running 
and steeplechasing. with 
instructions for training 
and schedules to be observed when" 
preparing for a contest. Illustrated 
with numerous pictures of leading 
athletes in action, with comments by 
the editor on the good and bad 
points shown. Price 10 cents. 

No. 246— Athletic Training 
for Schoolboys. 

This book is the most 
(■(iiuplete wi)rk of its 
kind yet attempted. The 
(•(impiler is Geo. W. Or- 
tun, of the University 
uf Pennsylvania, a fa- 
mous athlete himself 
and who is well quali- 
fied to give instructions 
ii) the beginner. Each 
the intercollegiate pro- 
treated of separately, 
both as regards method of training 
and form. By following the direc- 
tions given, the young athlete will 
be sure to benefit himself without the 
danger of overworking as many have 
done through ignorance, rendering 
themselves unfitted for their task 
when the day of competition arrived. 
Price 10 centf. 







No. 259— Weight Throwing. 

By James S. Mitchel, 
Champion American 
^v e i g h t thrower, and 
holder of American, 
Irish, British and Cana- 
dian champio n s h i p s. 
Probably no other man 
in the world has had 
the varied and long ex- 
perience of James S. 
Mitchel in the weight throwing de- 
partment of athletics. The book is 
written in an instructive way, and 
gives valuable information not only 
for the novice, but for the expert as 
well. Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 

No. 55— Official SportinsT 
Rules. 

Contains rules not 
found in other publica- 
tions for the government 
of many sports; rules 
for wrestling, shuffle- 
board, snowshoeing. pro- 
fessional racing, pigeon 
flying, dog racing, pistol 
and revolver shooting, 
Isritish water polo rules, 
Rugby foot ball rules. Price 10 ct8. 

ATHLETIC AUXILIARIES. 

No. 241— Official Handbook 
of the A.A.U. 

The A.A.U. is the 

governing body of ath- 
letes in the United 
(States of America, and 
all games must be held 
under its rules, which 
are exclusively published 
in this handbook, and a 
copy should be in the 
hands of every athlete 
and every club officer in America. 
This book contains the official rules 
for running, jumping, weight throw- 
ing, hurdling, pole vaulting, swim- 
ming, boxing, wrestling, etc. Price 
10 cents. 

No. 217— Olympic Handbook. 

Compiled by J. E. Sul- 
livan. Chief Department 
Physical Culture, Louis- 
iana Purchase Exposi- 
tion, and Director Olym- 
I.ic Games. 1904. Con- 
tains a complete report 
of the Olympic Games 
of 1904, with list of 
records and pictures of 
hundreds of athletes; also reports of 
the games of 1896 and 1900, Price 
10 cents. 





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No. 392— Official Intercolle- 
giate A.A.A.A. Handbook:. 

Contains constitution, 
y-la\vs, laws of ath- 
letics and rules to gov- 
ern the awarding of the 
championship cup of the 
Intercollegiate Athletic 
Association of Amateur 
Afhletes of America, 
the governing body in 
college athletics. Con- 
tains official intercollegiate records 
from 1876 to date, with the winner's 
name and time in each event, list of 
points won by each college, and list 
of officers of the association from 
1889. Price 10 cents. 

No. 24.'>— Official Y.M.C.A. 
Handbook:. 

Edited by G. T. Hep- 
Lrou, the well-known 
athletic authority. It 
contains the official rules 
governing all sports un- 
der the jurisdiction of 
the I'.M.C.A., a com- 
plete report of the 
physical directors' con- 
ference, official Y.M.C.A. 
scoring tables, pentathlon rules, many 
pictures of the leading Y.M.C.A. 
athletes of the countr.v; official Y.M. 
C.A. athletic rules, constitution and 
by-laws of the Athletic League of 
Y.M.C.A., all-around indoor test, vol- 
ley ball rules; illustrated. Price 10 
cents. 

No. 3S1— Official Handbook 
of the Public Schools 
Athletic League. 

This is the official 
handbook of the I'ublic 
Schools Athletic League, 
which embraces all the 
public schools of Greater 
New York. It contains 
the official rules that 
govern all the contests 
of the league, and con- 
stitution, by-laws and 
officers. Edited by Dr. Luther Hal- 
sey Gulick, superintendent of phy- 
sical education in the New York 
public schools. Illustrated. Price 
10 cents. 

No. 27-4 — Intercol- 
legiate Cross 
Country Hand- 
book. 
Contains constitution 
and by-laws, list of of- 
ficers, and records of the 
association. Price 10 
cents. 






Group Xin. Athletic 
Accomplishments 

No. 177— HoTF to Sivini. 

By J. H. Sterrett, a 
leading American swim- 
ming authority. The in- 
structions will interest 
the expert as well as the 
novice; the illustrationa 
were made from photo- 
giaphs especially posed, 
showing the swimmer in 
clear water; a valuable 
feature is the series of "land drill" 
exercises for the beginner, which is 
illustrated by many drawings. The 
contents comprise: A plea for educa- 
tion in swimming; swimming as an 
exercise and for development; laud 
drill exercises; plain swimming; best 
methods of learning; the breast 
stroke, etc etc Price 10 cents. 

No. atXJ — Speed S^-ininiing. 

B.v Champion C. M. 
Daniels of the New 
York Athletic Club team, 
holder of numerous 
American records, and 
the best swimmer in 
America qualified to 
write on the subject. 
Any boy should be able 
to increase his speed in 
the water after reading Champion 
Daniels' instructions on the subject. 
Price 10 cents. 

No, 128- How to Row. 

By E. J. Giannini, of 
the New York A. C, 
tue of America's most 
1 anions amateur oars- 
men and champi o n s. 
This book will instruct 
any one who is a lover 
of rowing how to be- 
come an expert. It ia 
fully illustrated, show- 
ing how to hold the oars, the finish 
of the stroke and other information 
that will prove valuable to the be- 
ginner. Price 10 cents. 

No. 23— Canoeing. 

Paddling. sailing, 
cruising and racing ca- 
noes and their uses; 
with hints on rig and 
management; the choice 
of a canoe; sailing ca- 
noes: racing regula- 
tions; canoe i n g and 
camping. Fully illus- 
trated. Price 10 cents. 






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No. 309— -How to Become a 
Skater. 

Contains advice for be- 
ginners; how to become 
a figure skater thorough- 
ly explained, with many 
diagrams showing how 
to do all the different 
tricks of the best figure 
skaters. Illustrated with 
pictures of prominent 
skaters and numerous 
diagrams. Price 10 cents. 

No. 282- Official Roller 
Skating Giiitle. 

Contains directions for 
becoming proticient as a 
fancy and trick roller 
skater, and I'ules for 
roller skating. Pictures 
of prominent trick skat- 
ers in action. Price 10 
cents. 

No. 178— How to Train, for 
Bicycling. 

Gives methods of the 
best riders when train- 
ing for long or short 
distance races; hints 
on training. Revised 
and up-to-date in every 
particular. Price 10 
cents. 






Group XIV. 



Manly 
Sports 




No. 140— Wrestling 

Catch as catch can 
style. By E. H. Hitch- 
cock, M.D., of Cornell, 
and R. F. Nelligan, of 
Amherst College. The 
Look contains n e a r 1 y 
seventy illustrations of 
the different holds, pho- 
tographed especially and 
so described that any- 
body who desires to become expert 
in M'restling can with little effort 
learn every one. Price 10 cents. 



No. 18— Fencing. 

By Dr. Edward Breck, 
of Boston, editor of the 
Swordsman, and a promi- 
nent amateur fencer. A 
book that has stood the 
test of time, and is uni- 
versally acknowledged to 
be a standard work. II- 
Price 10 cents. 



M 




lustrated. 



No. 162— Boxing Gnide. 

For many years books 
have been issued on the 
art of boxing, but it 
has remained for us to 
arrange a book that we 
think is sure to fill all 
demands. It contains 
over 70 pages of illus- 
trations showing all the 
latest blows, posed es- 
pecially for this book under the 
supervision of a well-known instruc- 
tor of boxing. Avho makes a specialty 
of teaching and knows how to Im- 
part his knowledge. Price 10 cents. 

No. 165— The Art of Fencing. 

This is a new book by 
Regis and Louis Senac, 
of New York, famous 
instructors and leading 
authorities on the sub- 
ject. Messrs. Senac give 
in detail how every 
move should be made, 
and tell it so clearly 
that anyone can follow 
the instructions. Price 10 cents. 

No. 336— How to Wrestle. 

Without question the 
most complete and up- 
to-date book on wrest- 
ling that has ever been 
printed. Edited by F. 
R. Toombs, and devoted 
principally to special 
poses and illustrations 
by George H a c k e n- 
schmidt, the "Russian 

Lion." Price 10 cents. 

No. 102— Gronnd Tumbling. 
By Prof. Henry Walter 

Worth, who was for 

years physical director 

of the Armour Institute 

of Technology. A n y 

boy, by reading this 

book and following the 

instructions, can become 

proficient. Price 10 cents, 

i\o. 289— Tumbling for Ama- 
teurs, rpjjjg y^^^y. ^.^^ special- 
ly compiled for the use 
of amateurs by Dr. 
James T. Gwathmey, 
director of the Vander- 
bilt University Gymnas- 
ium. Nashville, Tenn. 
Every variety of the pas- 
time is explained by 
text and pictures, the 

latter forming a very important fea- 
ture of the book, over 100 different 

positions being shown. Price 10 cts. 






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No. 191— How to Punch tlie 
Bas\^ Bv W. II. Rothwell 
("Young Corbett"). This 
book is undoubtedly the 
best treatise ou bag 
punching that has ever 
been printed. Every va- 
riety of blow used in 
training is shown and 
explained. The pictures 
c o m p rise thirty-three 
full page reproductions of Young 
Corbett as he appears while at work 
in his training quarters. The photo- 
graphs, were taken by our special ar- 
tist and cannot be seen in any other 
publication. Fancy bag punching is 
treated by a well-known theatrical 
bag puncher, who shows the latest 
tricks. Price 10 cents. 

No. 143— Indian Clnbs and 
Dnmb-Bells. 

Two of the most pop- 
ular forms of home or 
gymnasium exe r c i s e. 
This book is written by 
A m e r i ca's amateur 
champion club swinger. 
J. H. Dougherty. It is 
clearly illustrated, by 
which any novice can 
become an expert. Price 10 cents. 

No. 166— HoTV to STt^ingr In- 
dian Clnbs. 

By Prof. E. B. War- 
man, the well-known ex- 
ponent of physical cul- 
ture. By following the 
directions carefully any- 
one can become an ex- 
pert. Price 10 cents. 

No. 200— Dnmb-Bells. 

This is undoubtedly 
the best work on dumb- 
bells that has ever been 
offered. The author, 
Mr. G. Bojus. was for- 
merly superintendent of 
phvsical culture in the 
Elizabeth (N. J.) public 
schools, instructor at 
Columbia University (New 
York), instructor for four years at 
the Columbia summer school and is 
now proprietor of the Park Place 
Gymnasium, at 14 Park Place, New 
York City. The book contains 200 
photographs of all the various exer- 
cises with the instructions in large, 
readable type. It should be in the 
hands of every teacher and pupil of 
physical culture, and is invaluable 
for home exercise. Price 10 cents. 






No. 202- Medicine Ball Ex- 
ercises. 

This book is not a 
technical treatise, but a 
series of plain and prac- 
tical exercises with the 
medicine ball, suitable 
for boys and girls, busi- 
ness and professional 
men, in and out of gym- 
nasium. Lengthy ex- 
planation and technical 
nomenclature have been avoided and 
illustrations used instead. The exer- 
cises are fascinating and attractive, 
and avoid any semblance of drud- 
gery. Edited by W. J. Cromie, 
phvsical director Germantown (Pa.) 
Y.M.C.A. Price 10 cents. 

No. 29— Pulley Weight Exer- 
cises. 

By Dr. Henry S. An- 
derson, instructor in 
heavy gymnastics Yale 
gymnasium, Ander son 
Normal School, Chautau- 
qua University. In con- 
junction with a chest 
machine anyone with 
tliis book can become 

fectly developed Price 10 cents. 

No. 233— Jiu Jitsu. 

A complete description 
of this famous Japanese 
system of self-defence. 
Each move thoroughly 
explained and illustrat- 
ed with numerous full- 
page pictures of Messrs. 
A. Minami and K. Ko- 
jama, two of the most 
fiimous exponents of the 
art of Jiu Jitsu, who posed espe- 
cially for this book. Be sure and 
ask for the Spalding Athletic Library 
book on Jiu Jitsu. Price 10 cents. 





Group XV. 

Gymnastics 

No. 104— The Grading of 
Gymnastic Exercises. 

By G. M. Martin, I 
Phvsical Director of the 
Y.*M. C. A. of Youngs- 
town. Ohio. It is a 
book that should be in 
the hands of every phy- 
sical director of the 
Y. M. C. A., school, 
club, college, etc. Price 10 cents. 




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No. 214— Graded Calisthen- 
ics and Dunib-Bell Drills. 

By Albert B. Weg- 
ener, Physical Director 
Y. M. C. A., Rochester, 
N. Y. Ever since graded 
apparatus work has 
■en used in gymnas- 
tics, the necessity of 
liaving a mass drill that 
would harmonize with it 
has >)e('n felt. For years 
it has been the established custom in 
most gymnasiums of memorizing a 
set drill, never varied from one 
year's end to the other. Conse- 
quently the beginner was given the 
same kind and amount as the older 
member. With a view to giving uni- 
formity the present treatise is at- 
tempted. Price 10 cents. 



No. 254 — Barnjuni 
Bar Bell Drill. 

Edited by Dr. R. Tait 
McKenzie, Director Phy- 
sical Training, Univer- 
sity of Pennsylvania. 
Profusely illustr a t e d. 
Price 10 cents. 



No. 158 — Indoor and Outdoor 
Gymnastic Gaines. 

Without question one 
of the best books of its 
kind ever published. 
Compiled by Prof. A. M. 
Chesley, the well-known 
Y. M. C. A. physical di- 
rector. It is a book 
that will prove valuable 
to indoor and outdoor 
g y m na slums. schools, 
outings and gatherings where there 
are a number to be amused. The 
games described comprise a list of 
120, divided into several groups. 
Price 10 cents. 

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How to Umpire 

How to Captain a Team 

How to Manage a Team 

How to Coach 

How to Organize a League 

How to Score 
Simplified Base Ball Rules 
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PREFACE 
if 

In the last few years base ball has developed in a most re- 
markable manner, and while the public keep well posted on the 
doings of the players they know very little about the manage- 
ment of the sport. 

With leagues growing up in every quarter of this country 
and new men coming into the profession, the demand for expert 
information has increased, until this booklet should be welcome. 




T. H. MURNANE, 
The editor of this book, was a famous old-time ball player, and is 
now one of the leading authorities on the game ; is sporting editor 
of the Bcslon "Globe," President of the New England League, and 
inen)ber of the Board of Arbitration of the National Association of 
Professional Base Ball Leagues. 



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ORGANIZING BASE BALL LEAGUES 



By T. H. MURNANE, 

President New England League. 

Professional base ball is divided into major and minor leagues. 
The two major organizations are the American League and the 
National League, while the minor leagues are classified into 
four divisions, AA, A, B and C. 

At least 1,000,000 people must reside in the cities in a league 
for it to come under Class A of the minor leagues. Therefore, 
in forming a league, it is necessary to ascertain the population of 
the cities intended for the circuit. Each league has a salary 
limit for its players and its teams, and these are based entirely on 
the population. The rules regarding salary limits should be 
strictly enforced. 

Eight cities are the ideal number for a league circuit. Cities 
should be paired ofif where games can be exchanged on holidays 
when possible. This is almost necessary in all leagues below 
Class A. In these leagues where conditions must be otherwise, 
prospects for prosperous existences are anything but bright. 

The Class AA leagues, such as the Eastern League and the 
American Association, cover nearly as much ground as the 
major leagues, and must, therefore, make out schedules similar 
to those adopted in the major leagues. 

Where the country is as thickly populated as in New Eng- 
land, leagues often are formed where the traveling expenses 
arc light and the interest kept up by cutting up the schedules 
so that a team is at home a part of each week. Many small 
lea<?ues have made a success of playing all Saturday games in 



6 Spalding' s Athletic Library. 

the best drawing cities, splitting the receipts for these days 
evenly. 

Each league must have officers at the head who are able to 
force proprietors, managers and players to live up to the laws 
in every particular. In other words, men who consider the 
interests of the league above all else, and who, while holding 
office, hew to the line, with fair play for a watchword, and the 
closest regard for the good of the sport. 

These officials must eliminate all personal interests, and the 
very man who will fight hardest to gain a point or a concession 
from the league, will be the warmest admirer of the officials 
when he realizes that they enforce the laws of the league to the 
letter, and spell duty all the time with a capital D. 

Therefore, when promoting a base ball league, the most im- 
portant work on hand is the selection of an executive head who 
is well posted on base ball from all angles, political, as well as 
from the standpoint of the magnates and players. A man who 
can mix up with the lovers of the sport and still have the 
adaptability to his executive position and the ability to lead at 
all times. 

A poor executive can keep his league in hot water all the 
time, while an official with good judgment and backbone will 
make the same league bloom Hire June roses. Men who have 
given up the idea of any connection with major leagues make 
the best controlling heads for the smaller organizations, for the 
reason that they are willing to bring out young players, and 
are not taken up with the championship idea at the expense of 
the salary limit. 

The day never will come when minor leagues can live while 
ignoring the salary limits, for it means paying out more money 
than comes in at the gate and the millionaire, even, is not living 
who will stand being the loser for more than two years at most. 

The safest man to control a minor league club below Class 
A is a retired ball player who wins out when his club does well 
financially. He will keep closer to the salary limit than the 
proprietor who is in the sport for a short time to see his name 



Spalding's Athletic Library. 7 

in the papers, and who later will make lame excuses to get out 
of the business. 

If I were to organize another minor league to-morrow, my 
first move after selecting the cities for an eight-club circuit, 
would be the selection of eight men to manage the clubs. 

These men would be old ball players with executive ability 
and each one would receive at least a one-third interest in the 
club. I would have it arranged so that no club could remove 
its manager without the consent of the president of the league. 
This would give each manager confidence, and sooner or later 
he would have a little of the luck that must come to a winner. 

My first advice would be to have perfect order on the ball 
field, insist on the players wearing clean uniforms, and all be 
uniformed alike, even to caps and shoes — the teams should cater 
to the best people in the community, and all questionable lan- 
guage on or off the field would be cut out, I would even go 
further, and insist that the spectators keep within the bounds 
in their personal remarks, for no one ever was attracted to the 
ball grounds by the insane and uncalled for abuse of players 
by the individual, disgruntled spectator. 

Gambling never should be countenanced for a minute in any 
form, for the past is strewn with base ball wrecks caused by 
gamblers. The latter will abuse the game at any turn, and 
should never be allowed to thrive on a ball ground. 

I would insist on having the games called promptly on time 
and then played as Quickly as possible. No game of nine innings 
ever should be more than two hours long, and the shorter the 
better. 

The half hour practice before the game should be made at- 
tractive for the spectator, as often a poor game will follow 
lightning preliminary work. The public goes out to see the 
players handle the ball, and is disappointed when lax and 
erratic work marks the preliminary practice. 

Briefly, the following points are worth consideration by the 
experienced manager as well as the new man in the business 
who is anxious to perpetuate the sport in any given locality : 



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(i) Keep your circuit as compact as possible while taking 
in the best base ball cities available. 

(2) Have officers and a head who know the game and will in- 

sist on every one living up to the rules and regulations, 
and who will force managers and players to respect the 
umpires as representing the league. 

(3) Select the class to which your population entitles you, 

i. e., Class A, 1,000,000; Class B, 400,000, etc., and make 
every effort to stick within the salary limit. 

(4) A fair sprinkling of experienced players with raw re- 

cruits will make the best combination. The young play- 
ers should start at a modest salary, as for them it is 
everything to get a chance in organized ball where those 
looking for talent will soon find the boys entitled 
to the substantial salaries. 

(5) Live up to the rules, and force the press and public of 

your cities to realize that the league is a substantial in- 
stitution, bound to improve the weak spots, and respect 
the rights of the individual members. 

(6) Pay all bills promptly, including advertising, and work 

in every way to gain the respect of the local public, 
which will find a well-handled base ball team one of the 
best methods of advertising a city. 

(7) Insist on discipline among the players, for one bad 

peach will spoil a basket. Therefore, be on the alert 
to keep the players on their good behavior, as this counts 
more in the minor leagues than in the larger cities in the 
major leagues; but in all parts of the country, it is the 
salvation of the game. 

(8) Selfish players come from all sides, and like the restless 

ones must be guarded against. The pick of the players 
go to the big leagues, and a manager of a minor club 
should make it plain to his players that any of them 
worthy of advancement will receive his hearty co-, 
operation. 



Spalding^ s Athletic Library. 9 

By FRED LAKE, 

President-Manager Lowell Club. 

The American public is educated to base ball, and after a 
long term of small successes and big failures, the game can 
now be made to pay in all sections of this country. 

Take the New England League for an example. In four years 
this organization has cleared more than $50,000 as a whole — 
on an average four clubs made good money, two others finished 
a shade to the good, and two were slightly behind when the 
ledgers were balanced. 

Money for the sale of players increased each season, but any 
advantage from this was counteracted by several of the clubs 
failing to respect the salary limit of the league, thereby forcing 
well-meaning managers to increase their pay rolls, and, while 
getting no better ball, being obliged to pay considerably more 
money for talent. In several instances this money went out 
for broken down, glass-arm players at fancy salaries for poor 
work. 

Any institution that pays good interest on the money in- 
vested should be considered a success. Less than $40,000 was in- 
vested in the eight plants in the New England league, so that 
the game must be considered a financial success. Lack of co- 
operation is the chief trouble with base ball combinations, and 
for this reason the idea of an agreement covering a term of 
years is advisable in both the major leagues and the smaller 
concerns. 

A sinking fund of from five to twenty per cent, of the gate 
receipts should be created, and not one cent of this money 
should go back until the terms of the agreement run out. Then, 
each club being given an equal share of the accumulated fund, 
would even up the losses, and give the sport a substantial 
foundation to build on in the future. 

Since the formation of the national association of minor 
leagues, the game has flourished as never before. In years 
past the minors found it difficult to survive a season. 



10 Spalding's Athletic Library. 

Now all such difficulty is past. Of the twenty-four minor 
leagues under the banner of the national association, few are 
not in good condition, and it is seldom, indeed, that one hears 
of even a club, much less a league, going oiit of existence. 

Base ball is fast going into the hands of men who know the 
game from long experience, and clubs run by local boards of 
directors now have a poor show for success, as success means 
a one-man power, and a level head. 



Spalding' s Athletic Library. ii 



HOW TO MANAGE A BALL TEAM 

By CHARXES COMISKEY. 

President of the Chicago American League Team. 

The successful way to manage a ball club is to get out all 
there is in the players. Give the players to understand that 
they are well paid and must put their whole mind on the work 
they are slated to perform. 

The ideal team is made up of two-thirds seasoned material 
and one-third ambitious new timber, until the desired conditions 
are obtained ; then, with an eye to the future, keep on the look- 
out to strengthen the weak spots, for all teams have weak spots; 
for example, an outfielder may be a little weak with the stick, 
or be a poor base runner. 

The essential qualities for a champion team are : Batting, 
fielding, speed, brains and staying power. 

The manager of a ball team must ever be on the alert to 
see that his players are obeying the ABC rules of health. 
Temperate habits are positively necessary to good work, and 
ball players have many temptations to overcome from well mean- 
ing but useless admirers. 

It is a mistake to have a large number of players under con- 
tract, with the hope of moulding a winner. Start off with a 
regular team and be careful to make but one change at a time, 
unless it be with the staff of pitchers. 

Infields must work together to be effective and it takes time 
and hard work to perfect the infield, usually the framework for 
a great ball team. 

The outfielders and first baseman should be first class bats- 
men, in every case, as the style of fielding required for fhose 



12 Spalding's Athletic Library. 

places is far below the style of playing necessary in all other 
positions. 

Practice makes perfect, and the manager should insist on 
his men doing all of the practice possible, especially with the 
bat. Some hard hitters are poor "place" and "bunt" hitters, 
because they seldom practice to perfect their weakness, 'and 
here is where a manager should take hold, for often the captain 
of a team will be slow to do any overwork. 

Make it as pleasant for the players as possible, for the secret 
comes from a united front, and players will often band together 
to make it unpleasant for a manager they find unreasonable, and 
often rough, with no knowledge of the game. 

Players should never be called down for mistakes on the 
field, fines do no good, but instead, cause the other players to 
sour on the management. 

Where a player fails to make good after a fair trial, get rid 
of the man in a diplomatic way, for every player must pass on 
sooner or later and each will note carefully the manager's style 
of doing business. 

Clever managers listen to the comments and reasonings of 
the players, thereby picking up valuable information. 

Treat every player like a man, and never "knock" the most 
stupid man in the club. Quickly get rid of the failures, and treat 
the successes with the respect due a man filling his contract to 
the letter. 

The young players need encouragement, while the seasoned 
player cares little for flattery. A good cigar will go further 
than a basket of cut flowers. 

See that every man pays his honest debts. Gambling should 
not be allowed. 

Intoxication during the playing season should mean expulsion. 

To be a good winner, a man should be a good loser. Confi- 
dence is everything with a ball team. 



Spalding's Athletic Library. 13 

By AL. BUCKENBERGER, 

Manager of the Boston Nationals, 1904. 

How to. manage a base ball team? To be successful it re- 
quires a clever student of human nature, a man with much 
patience, and a fine knowledge of the game, backed up by an 
active brain and determination. 

No one should attempt to manage a ball club who does not 
figure that others in the same line of business are capable 
and ready to take advantage of opponents' weaknesses. 

The manager must have absolute faith in his players. His 
influence must be such as to get extra work out of his boys by 
showing that he has great confidence in their ability, and with 
an even break of luck they will recover from slumps that are 
sure to come to the best teams, sooner or later. A striped stick 
of candy could manage a club with star players out for business 
once they have learned to work together. A peacemaker then 
becomes the prime factor in the team's success, so that often 
individuals are given credit for the good work of a ball team 
when they have never thought out a play or, in fact, knew little 
about the game from a scientific standpoint. But once let this 
same team fall off in play, with the players slowing up, and the 
passive manager soon becomes lost in the shuffle. The team will 
go from bad to worse, until the manager will find relief only in 
slower company. 

A man might be a great success in a minor league, to find 
the major end of the game out of his line. 

The successful managers in the big leagues are few and far 
apart, for they must have the best players, men with skill, hearts 
and a disposition to think continually as well as play ball with- 
out a let up. In the major leagues you must be on the lookout for 
the best of the rising young talent, watching the base ball horizon 
as eagerly as a navigator would the sky for a storm cloud. 

First, a captain who is up to every trick of the game, past 
and present ; a man who can cull the weak players from the good, 
and who can figure out what to practice to make perfect. 



14 Spalding's Athletic Library. 

Once you have a team selected and in working order then 
figure out the weak spot and fill one position at a time and take 
your time about making changes. Continual shifting will weaken 
any team, for the best player will often have a bad day and feel 
nervous with the thought that some one is ready to take his 
place. 

The pick of the young players should receive a good trying- 
out in the spring and the Southern trips are a splendid thing 
for the trying-out period. 

The manager of a team should look out for the habits of 
his men and see that unreliable players are booked to room with 
the reliable players, for very often a level headed player will 
have great influence over a player who has little control of 
himself. 

The manager should see to it that the players have all the 
comforts the game affoids, as players well treated while traveling 
will feel disposed to hustle for the club's benefit, and without 
hustling players there are no profits in the game. 

Players should be allowed to go and come to their hotels 
as they please while they are playing good ball, although the 
universal rule has been for the men to retire before midnight, 
which nine out of ten players do. Years ago the players looked 
on the business as a chance to see the country and have a 
round of pleasure. It is much different now, for the large sala- 
ries have caused the boys to think, and saving money is now 
considered a high art among the profession. 

Never work a player unless he says he is all right and ready 
for the fray, for players as a general rule love to take a chance 
when they are feeling right. This is especially true of the 
pitchers, every one of whom refuses to believe that he is not 
able to win from all comers. This confidence is what makes 
the game interesting. 

Managers should see to it that the players get plenty of all 
styles of practice, for practice makes perfect in base ball, as in 
other things, and no player ever yet got too much practice, 
especially with the bat. «» 



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In the minor leagues, managers must pick the players green 
from the lots and break them in like so many colts. 

The minors are tied down to a salary limit, but are as apt to 
pick up a fine player for a small salary as a poor player for a 
big salary. It's a case of good luck. 

The young players are more apt to dissipate than the older 
ones, and overfeed in a way to put them out of the game at an 
early stage. In the larger of the minor leagues it is well to have 
several experienced players, men who have passed up the Hig 
leagues and young fellows with some experience. To manage 
a Class A league one should know all about the playing as well 
as the political end of the game and how to protect his interests. 

The young players need a lot of coaching. Some are quick 
to pick up, while other fairly good men are slow thinkers and 
never pass a certain stage. Speed counts in base ball, and for 
that reason the games of the minors are more interesting than the 
scientific games of the big fellows, as there' is a disposition to 
take chances, while the older player is sure of his high place 
without taking too many chances of being injured and put out 
of the game. 

It's a mistake to carry too many men. Keep all the players 
busy and bring out their best qualities. Teach the boys not to 
pay attention to unkind criticism by fans and newspaper writ- 
ers, for I have known many of the latter to be wholly irre- 
sponsible and bad eggs for the game ; in fact, the managing edi- 
tors will often send out the office boy to write up a game and 
the result is the game is thereby ruined for years in certain 
localities as the result of the kid seeing things that never hap- 
pened. Managers should always go out of their way to see that 
the local papers get every scrap of the news and treat responsible 
writers with proper courtesy. 




JIMAIY COLLINS, 
Manager-Captain Boston Americans. 



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CORRECT STYLE OF COACHING 

By JAMES A. COLLINS, 

Captain-Manager Boston American League Team. 

It takes a perfect knowledge of the ability of each player to 
properly coach the base runners. With wideawake players to 
look after, coaching at first base is wholly uncalled for, as the 
base runner must keep his eyes glued to the ball and use his 
own judgment when to move from the base. 

The play is altogether different at third base, and at this point 
a coacher is positively necessary for the man coming from 
second base. 

This base runner never should be obliged, on a safe hit, to 
turn his head toward the play, but should come on at top speed, 
looking for his cue from the man on the coaching line. He 
should be always in a position to turn for the home plate under 
full head of steam, and simply watch the coacher for the signal 
to keep on going for home, or to stop altogether. 

The loss of a fraction of a second will lose runs, games and 
championships, and all depends on the coachers on the lines if the 
players are trained to take their cues blindly from the men in a 
position to see all that is going on, wherever the ball is. 

I have seen fine players make the poorest kind of coachers, 
as they have failed to calculate the speed of their own runners 
as well as the fielding and throwing ability of their opponents. 

Good base runners make the best coachers, and the best I 
ever saw, worked with signals and made little fuss or noise 
during their performances. 

There should be as much time given to perfecting the coaching 
department of the game as to any other phase of team base ball. 



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When a man is running from first base, he should keep in 
touch with the coacher at third, instead of being on the lookout 
for sorr^ething his opponents are going to do with the ball. 
Moreover, he always should move exactly as he is instructed to 
do by the man on the lines. 

Men often will remain close to second base, fearing the in- 
fielders who are playing far away from the sack. Slow ru;i- 
ners must get a good start and take more advantage of their 
opportunities to score on safe hits handled by clever outfielders, 
and the men on the coaching lines should be obliged to not yell 
out instructions, but to work entirely through signals, either 
with their hands or caps. 

It is a mistake to send up some one to coach who is not 
alive to the inside workings of the game, simply because the 
regular coacher is indifferent. A first-class coacher at third 
base strengthens a team three to five per cent., and good men 
do not average two to a club in professional base balk 



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HOW TO CAPTAIN A TEAM 

By M. J. KELLEY, 

Of the St. Paul American Association Team. 

The captain of a ball team should be a first-class player, up 
to every trick of the game. 

He should take the side of the player, even against the man- 
agement, when he thinks the player is being in any way wronged. 

Once on the field he should have full charge of his men and 
carry out the programme mapped out by his manager. The 
players should have explicit confidence in him and obey his 
orders promptly and to the best of their ability. 

The captain should be especially well versed in the playing 
rules (a point, by the way, most of the players are weak on). 

The captain alone should address the umpire and teach his 
men that clubs get none the best of it by nagging the official 
and bringing the hot headed spectators down on the head of 
the arbitrator. 

When stupid plays are made by his men the captain should 
make a mental note of the same and allude to it later when 
the game is over, for no man feels worse than the one who 
has made the mistake. 

The captain should ever be on the alert to note a weakness 
and map out a plan with his players to take advantage of the 
same. While not outspoken, the captain should always tip off 
the weakness of his men to the management. 

The captain should never be called on to sign or release a 
player, but allowed to pay his attention to the men after they 
reach the field. 

The captain should make out the batting order, and work out 



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the jilays with liis men. as several heads are better than otic 
oil a ball field, for a change of front mnst often take place as the 
result of an opponent's change of attack. 

The captain should teach his men that a variety of plays 
well executed will bother the enemy, and perfection is neces- 
sary to carry out lightning changes of front on a ball field. 

When possible the captain of a team should be on the coach- 
ing lines, and should set a good example by his personal inside 
work. 

"A game is never won until the last man is out," is not only 
an old and true base ball saying, but the finest lines ever written 
for a ball player's guidance. 

The players will follow the lead of the captain much as 
ducks will follow the rising young drake, therefore, in playing 
and general deportment, much depends on the captain of a ball 
team. Leaders are scarce, but come to the front naturally. 

While the best class of professional base ball team managers are 
as scarce as they are desirable, a thoroughly able and competent 
team captain is an individual member of a team very difficult to 
find. 

It may be justly asked, "What constitutes the essential require- 
ments of a first-class captain of a team?'' In the first place, such a 
captain must know how to govern himself, otherwise he cannot 
govern others successfully; especially is this moral qualification es- 
sential in the case of a player possessed of a hot and ugly temper. 
Secondly, he should in all cases govern the players of his team 
as he would like his captain to do if he were himself a subordi- 
nate player. These are the two primary essentials in the way of 
the moral attributes of an "A No. i" captain. 

In the selection of a captain, two well-known classes of captains 
should be avoided, viz., the one class including those of ungov- 
erned tempers, without self-control, dictatorial in their manner, 
imperious in command, and too fond of having this, that or the 
other thing done simply because it is their desire that it should be 
done. The other class are those who are easily influenced against 
their best ideas, of no determination of character, afraid of cen- 



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sure, and too desirous of pleasing special friends in the course 
they pursue, at the cost of the best interests of the club they be- 
long to. 

Of course the captain of a team needs to be well up in all the 
rules of the game, as also all the special points of strategic skill, 
and a first-class player not only in his position — which should be 
in the infield — but also in other positions which he may be called 
upon to fill in some critical period of a contest. He should be a 
lover of fair, manly play, and not a mere cunning trickster in 
carrying out his duties in a contest. Low cunning in a player 
is like *'a vaulting ambition which oft o'erleaps itself." But where 
to find this rara avis? Of all the players of a team having pen- 
nant-winning aspirations, deliver us from the folly of a "kicking" 
captain, one who not only actually is "on the growl" in regard 
to errors of play and judgment, but who makes the defenseless 
umpire the constant target of his fault-finding. In fact, a so-called 
"aggressive" captain — that is, a regular fault-finding fellow — 
umpire baiter — is a nuisance on a ball field, amateur and profes- 
sional alike. 




ROBERT EMSLIE, 

Veteran umpire of the National League calling a man 

in on an " out." 



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UMPIRING A BALL GAME 

It is one of tlie necessities of the game of base ball, apparentl}', 
that the duties of the umpire should exceed, in their multiplicity 
and importance, those of the referee or umpire in every other 
sport in vogue. For this reason the position has become one re- 
quiring as much special training and instruction to excel in it as 
that of the most important position in the game. Indeed, it is 
far easier to obtain a suitable occupant for the most arduous 
place on the field than it is to find a fitting man for the position of 
umpire. 

Let us take a brief glance at the important duties the umpire is 
called upon to discharge in his onerous position. Quoting from 
the code of playing rules as to the umpire's special duties, we 
find, in the first place, in regard to the official authority and 
power given him to enforce the rules that : 

Rule 60. — The umpire is the representative of the League and as 
such Is authorized and required to enforce each section of this code. 
He shall have the power to order a player, captain or manager to do 
or omit to do any act which in his judgment is necessary to give force 
and effect to one or all of these rules, and to inflict penalties for vio- 
lations of the rules as hereinafter prescribed. 

Experience has proved conclusively that this arbitrary power is 
a necessity in the game in order to successfully combat the gross 
abuse of disputing the umpire's decisions by the players. The 
next rule specially refers to the "kicking" evil as follows : 

Rule 61. — There shall be no appeal from any decision of the umpire, 
on the ground that he was not correct in his conclusion as to whether 
a batted ball was fair or foul, a base runnc safe or out, a pitched 
ball a strike or ball, or on any other play involving accuracy of judg- 
ment ; and no decision rendered by him shall be reversed, except that 
he be convinced that it is in violation of one of these rules. The cap- 
tain shall alone have the right to protest against a decision and seek 
its reversal on a claim that it is in conflict with a section of these 
rules. 




JOHN SHERIDAN, 

Veteran umpire of the American League in the act of 

calling " you're out! " 



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This rule plainly limits the action of the captain in questioning 
a decision only as to its legality, and it does not include a decision 
marked by an alleged error of judgment. Here is another rule to 
the same effect : 

Rule 62 — Under no circumstances shall a captain or player dispute 
the accuracy of the umpire's judgment and decision on a play. 

By this rule the player is prohibited from disputing a decision 
involving an alleged error of judgment. 

The umpire is required by official authority to bear in mind 
one important fact, and that is, that the rules are made to be en- 
forced by the letter of the law. If they are unjust the fault is not 
the umpire's, and he has no power to amend them, or to interpret 
them differently. But if they are disobeyed, it is the umpire's 
fault, if they are violated with impunity. 

Have the playing rules at your command. Give your de- 
cisions promptly. Follow the ball closely and never give a man 
out where there is a reasonable doubt. 

Pay no attention to the comments of partisan crowds. Keep 
the players on the move. When players break the rules laid 
down by the head of the league, never hesitate in forcing the 
penalty. Have as little to do with the players as possible, and 
never offer an excuse for some decision not to the player's 
liking. 

The umpire takes as much pride in his work as the player, 
and must be in good physical condition to do himself justice. 

The umpire should always try and be in a position to see the 
play, and never get mixed up with the players. 

In calling balls and strikes the umpire should adopt some 
peculiarity, for example, "Silk" O'Loughlin, the famous um- 
pire of the American League, calls as follows : ''One," "Strikes 
tuh" for two. Then comes "batter out"; or, "ball one," "ball"; 
then, "take your" base. Sheridan never calls the number of 
balls, simply "ball," "ball," "take your base" ; "strike one," 
"strike two," "you're out." The players and spectators soon 
grow to know the calls when tlie voice is indistinct. 



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FACTS ABOUT THE RULES 

if 

The rules for playing base ball have changed but little from 
the original rules drawn up in 1845 and first worked out on the 
Elysian Fields at Hoboken, N. J. 

The size of the diamond has never changed one inch. The 
pitching distance and the manner of delivering the ball to the 
batsman has changed continually, as the pitchers have grown 
to be too much for the batsmen. 

The principle of the game has always been the same, and 
always will be ; therefore, the rule mechanics devote their time 
to a few changes that may be suggested during the season, 
and year by year have improved the conditions under which the 
game is played, so that the umpire has been relieved of much 
trouble and can judge the plays and combinations as they 
come up. 

A joint committee of the National League, the American 
League and the National Association of Professional Base Ball 
Clubs, — minor association — agree on the playing rules for each 
year, which are then officially published in the current number 
of Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide, the recognized authority 
on the game, under the editorship of Henry Chadwick, the 
"Father of Base Ball." 



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THE EGUIPMENT OF A BASE BALL 
TEAM 



The following is the gist of a conversation had with one of the 
most prominent minor league managers recently : 

"Have you ever stopped to consider how much more a really 
good set of uniforms costs than those which are merely make- 
shifts? Just put it down on paper some time, get the cold facts 
written out in coin of the United States, then count up the games 
on your schedule and see how much the extra cost really figures 
out per game. There is hardi}" a minor league club that could not 
spend with advantage one hundred or one hundred and fifty dol- 
lars extra on uniforms and general equipment. Tf you will count 
up the total games you play during the season you will see this 
will not net one dollar a game additional — and, remember, that's 
what represents the difference between having a team go out on 
the field with uniforms that are really creditable and what they 
should be, and having them, on the other hand, parade in clothes 
that make fun of their playing abilities, degrade them in the eyes 
of their friends and your patrons, and make them feel 'cheap' — ■ 
the worst thing that can happen to a player whom you expect to 
really do work that will mean 'winning ball' Two extra specta- 
tors at fifty cents each will pay for what it costs you extra to put 
good uniforms on your men, and equip them so that they will 
really be a credit to the management of the club they represent. 

"What would you say to the theatrical manager who tried to 
costume his people in the worn-out trumpery of the green room? 
What would the critics say of a manager whose only idea in put- 
ting a play on the stage was to economize wherever he possibly 
could? Don't you know the critics would tear him to pieces if the 



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audience had not already made it unnecessary by staying away 
from the theatre? Theatrical managers have learned long since 
that it pays to have their people present a good 'appearance, and 
they don't stop there, but year by year productions are being more 
handsomely staged ; fortunes are spent in costumes which are 
never used after the play for which they were originally pur- 
chased has been taken off the boards, and all this lavish expendi- 
ture is for but one purpose — to please the patrons of the theatre. 
And have you not just as keen an audience in your grand stands 
as ever watched with breathless interest the denouement of some 
drama from the theater box? What is the gallery compared to 
your bleachers for enthusiasm? Is there a star, matinee idol, 
you may call him, upon the stage to-day whose doings are watched 
with more interest than are those of the players on the league 
teams? Have any of them friends who are more enthusiastic, 
followers who are more devoted? Yet, these are the very men 
you send out on the diamond with an outfit positively shapeless, 
in many cases dirty, wrinkled, and altogether a disgrace. The 
same man, if you meet him on the street, w^ears clothes that are 
a credit ; he takes a pride in his appearance, and would do the 
same on the ball field if you really had as much regard for your 
own interests as you should. 

''The extra cost of a first-class uniform over a poor one, as 
already noted, is practically nothing. To a team playing over 
150 games a season, as the clubs in the Eastern League do, the 
difference in cost amounts to less than a dollar per game. Think 
of that, and then consider that the bulk of the cheap makeshift 
suits that many of the teams wear never were intended for any 
such amount of service, and wdien the season is about half over 
are ^barely hanging together, long having lost all resemblance of 
what they were originally. Would it not have been economical in 
the first place to have purchased a good set of uniforms, made of 
material that is suitable for the purpose, and constructed as base 
ball suits should be made — not too tight to play ball and not too 
loose to look well ? IMost of the teams that are run according 
to up-to-date ideas even have two sets of uniforms, one generally 



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of white inati-rial, pciliaiis with a htllc trininiiiig of black or Sfunc 
other color on the cap, or perhaps only a colored button, and 
striped stockings. This set is for home games. Each man has 
his name on" every article in the outfit and he takes a pride in 
keeping it as it should be or seeing that it is kept so. The travel- 
ing suit is, of course, made of some colored flannel that will not 
show dust or dirt very easily. Gray has the call by a large ma- 
jority. The number of shades is large enough to permit of a selec- 
tion to suit nearly anyone. However, many still stick to blue 
and maroon for their road suits, and if the material is first class 
these colors will hold well even during a hard and long season, 
but if care has not been exercised in selecting the manufacturer 
and the material the amount of trouble that one set of poor 
uniforms can cause an already overworked manager on the road 
is incalculable. 

"The whole matter really simmers down to the question as to 
whether a really good uniform for a first-class base ball team 
is worth while. For teams of any of the leagues, as they are con- 
tinually in the public eye, there is no question but what uniforms 
should be of the same class as the playing is expected to be. The 
player feels more like playing good ball when he realizes that his 
unitorm is the besi obtainable, and spectators without doubt feel 
much better satisfied with their hero in a neat suit than they will 
if he looks as though he has not been out of his clothes in a week, 
and the efTect on the spectator is generally considered by a really 
progressive management. To ignore it is fatal ; too many know 
this to have to be reminded." 




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TECHNICAL TERMS OF 
BASE BALL 

By Henry Chadwick 



Since the very inception of the game, Base Ball has 
been prolific of technical terms and phrases, but they have 
never been so numerous and distinct as they now are. 
Indeed, many of these Base B.all terms have become part 
and parcel of the phraseology of the period to quite a 
notable extent. For instance, the familiar term, "Play 
Ball," is now recognized as the synonym of a special 
effort to give earnestness to one's work, and to stop 
trifling with anything we undertake to do — "No more 
nonsense ; Play Ball." 

In writing up this chapter on "The Technical Terms 
of Base Ball," we do not present it as a mere vocabu- 
lary of the slang terms used in the game, as it is. in 
reality, a special chapter of instruction in all the points 
of play in Base Ball, besides which it includes explana- 
tions of the rules of the game. In fact, no one can read 
this chapter carefully and studiously without becoming 
well posted in the important points of strategic play in 
the game, as much so as if he had made himself familiar 
with every section of the playing code of rules as con- 
tained in the latest edition of Spalding's Official Base 
Ball Guide. 

We have divided up the technical terms of Base Ball 
into the following classes : 

Technical Terms Applicable to — 
PITCHING (Page 31). 
BATTING (Page 36). 
FIELDING (Page 44). 
BASE PUNNING (Page 49). 
UMPIRING (Page 53). 
and 
GENERAL TECHNICAL TERMS (Page 55). 



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IX^ 



TECHNICAL TERMS 

APPLICABLE TO 

PITCHING 




A Balk. — This is a failure to deliver the ball to the bat 
legally, and there are nine different ways of committing 
a balk, as follows : 

1. Any motion made by the pitcher while in position to 
deliver the ball to the bat without delivering it, or to 
throw to first when occupied by a base runner without 
completing the throw. 

2. Throwing the ball by the pitcher to any base to 
catch the base runner without stepping directly toward 
such base in the act of making such throw. 

3. Any delivery of the ball to the bat by the pitcher 
while either foot is back of the pitcher's plate. 

' 4. Any delivery of the ball to the bat by the pitcher 
while he is not facing the bj.tsman. 

5. Any motion in delivering the ball to the bat by the 
pitcher while not in the position defined by Rule 30. 

6. Holding of the ball by the pitcher so long as, in the 
opinion of the umpire, to unnecessarily delay the game. 

7. Making any motion to pitch while standing in his 
position without having the ball in his possession. 

8. Making any motion of the arm, shoulder, hip or 
body the pitcher habitually makes in his method of deliv- 
ery, without immediately delivering the ball to the bat. 

9. Delivery of the ball to the bat when the catcher is 
standing outside the lines of the catcher's position as 
defined in Rule 3. 

If the pitcher shall fail to comply with the require- 
ments of any section of this rule, the umpire shall call a 
"balk." 

The Battery of a Team. — The pitcher and catcher of the 
nine in the field are called the "battery" of the team. 

A. Battery Team. — The pitcher and catcher, though 
"battery"' players, cannot be regarded as a "team" unless 
they work together as such ; that is, in thorough accord 
in their playing of points, and in their mutual under- 
standing of a special code of private signals, without 



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which they arc merely two distinct players and not a 
"team" in the full sense of the term. 

Battery Errors. — This class of errors is confined to 
wild pitches, bases on balls, and hitting batsmen with 
pitched balls, and to passed balls by the catcher. 

Called Balls. — The umpire is required by the rules to 
call a "ball" on every ball which the pitcher either fails 
to send in over the home base, or not within the legal 
range of the batsman's knee and shoulder. The ball must 
be over the base and within range, or it becomes a called 
ball, and four such called balls give the batsman his base. 
To be within legal range the ball must pass below the 
line of the batsman's shoulder and above the line of his 
knee. 

A Change of Pace. — This is done whenever the pitcher 
changes the speed of his delivery from fast to slow, or 
vice versa. But the change, to be useful, as a strategic 
point of play, must be thoroughly disguised from the 
batsman or all its effect is lost. 

A Change of Pitchers. — This is done when the captain 
of the team finds that the delivery of his pitcher is being 
badly "punished." Changing pitchers requires consider- 
able judgment on the part of the captain, who should be 
quite sure that the batsmen are really "punishing'" the 
pitcher, and that the fault is not that of poor field support 
of the pitching. In making a change, the succeeding 
pitcher should be one with a distinctly different method 
of delivery to that of his predecessor. 

Chances Offered. — A chance for an "out" is offered the 
field side by the batsman whenever he hits the ball in the 
air, or on the ground within fair reach of the fielder. 
If the chance is accepted the fielder either gets the credit 
of a catch, or for assisting to put out a runner at a base, 
or for actually putting out such runner. 

Command of the Ball. — This term refers to one of the 
essential points of first-class pitching, viz., thorough com- 
mand of the ball in delivery, especially in giving direction 
to curved balls so as ro send them over the base. 

Curving the Ball. — To be able to curve the ball in its 
delivery is one of the peculiarities of Base Ball pitching. 
The curves are produced by imparting a rotary motion 
to the ball as it leaves the hand. 



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Cutting the Corners. — This term applies to the delivery 
of the ball by the pitcher in such way that it just passes 
over the corner of the home-plate. It is a difficult ball 
for the umpire to judge correctly, and a ball that it is 
impossible for the batsman to judge. 

A Drop Ball. — This is one of the most effective balls of 
a strategic pitcher's delivery, and it is the most difficult 
curve to make ; the rotary motion given the ball causes 
it to fall, in the line of its deliver}^, just before reaching 
the base. 

Dropping the Pace. — This is done when the pitcher 
suddenly changes the pace of his delivery from a swiftly 
delivered ball to a slow one. 

A Fair Ball. — Rule 31 of the code says that "A fairly 
delivered ball is a ball pitched or thrown to the bat by 
the pitcher while standing in his position and facing the 
batsman, the ball so delivered to pass over any portion of 
the home base not lower than the batsman's knee nor 
higher than his shoulder." 

Hcad-zvork. — This is a very comprehensive term, and 
means a great deal in all field sports, but especially in 
Base Ball, as without "head-work" in a player's methods 
team-work play by the nine is out of the question. In 
pitching, "head-work" means skill in strategic play in the 
position. 

An Illegal Delivery. — This term belongs exclusively to 
the rule governing the pitching. An illegal delivery of 
the ball to the bat is made whenever the pitcher fails to 
have his pivot foot in direct contact with the rubber plate 
of his position, and such delivery gives the batsman his 
base on the balk thereby committed. A similar balk, too. 
is made when the pitcher takes more than one step in his 
delivery and then throws the ball to the batsman. 

An In-ctirvc. — This is a ball which curves in towards 
the batsman as he stands in his position. It is a more 
difficult ball to judge than the out-curve. 

A Jerk. — This is a method of delivering the ball to the 
bat allowed by the rules ; but it is one seldom used, as it 
does not admit of command of the ball. 

An Out-curve. — This is a ball which curves outward 
from the batsman, and it is the least difficult of any of 
the curves to pitch. When an out-curve ball is hit it 
generally goes to right field or right short, 



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An Overhand Throiv. — This is the method of deliver- 
ing the ball to the bat which has been in vogue for the 
past twenty years. In fact, a legitimately pitched ball has 
not been seen in professional contests for twenty years 
and more. 

Pace. — This term applies solely to the speed of the ball 
in delivery, viz., a fast pace or a slow pace. 

The Pitcher's Position. — This is defined by a rubber 
plate 24 inches in length by 6 inches in width, with its 
front line distant 60 feet 5 inches from the home plate. 
The pitcher, when in his legal position, must stand in 
accordance with the following rule (No. 30 of the Code 
of 1906) : 

"Preliminary to pitching, the pitcher shall take his 
position facing the batsman with both feet squarely on 
the ground and in front of the pitcher's plate ; and in 
the act of delivering the ball to the bat he must keep 
one foot in contact with the pitcher's plate defined in 
Rule 9. He shall not raise either foot until in the act of 
delivering the ball to the bat, nor make more than one step 
in such delivery." 

Pitching. — This term applies to the work of delivering 
the ball to the bat by the player appointed to fill the 
pitcher's position, and it includes the throwing of the 
ball to the bat, though the ball is not pitched, but thrown. 

Punishing the Pitching. — The pitching is said to be 
"punished" whenever the batsmen make base hits off it ; 
but it is not punished when the field support fails to 
accept chances for outs off the pitching, and hits and 
runs are made after three such chances have been offered 
and not accepted. 

The Range of Delivery. — This term applies to the legal 
range of delivery allowed the pitcher, viz., the space limited 
by the lines of the batsman's shoulder and that of his knee, 
between which two lines the ball must be delivered or the 
umpire must call a ball for every failure in such delivery. 
If the ball passes above the shoulder line, or bclozv that 
of the knee, a ball must be called. 

A Rising Ball. — This is another of the various curves 
used in pitching due to the rotary motion given the ball 
as it leaves the pitcher's hand, the latter causing the ball 
to rise just before reaching the batsman. 



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Runs Earned Oif the Pitching. — Under the new rules 
of 1906 no runs can be charged as earned off the pitching 
which are not solely earned by base-hits, unaided by stolen 
bases. Runs can be earned in several ways, but not off 
the pitching except by base hits only. 

Slozvs. — This term applies to slowly delivered curves, the 
most difficult to make effective of any of the curved line 
delivery. But no ball is more effective than a well-con- 
trolled slow "drop" ball. 

A Spit Ball. — This is a method of imparting a rotary mo- 
tion to the ball, when delivering it to the bat, in pitching, 
by the use of the saliva, so as to allow the ball to slip 
easily through the throwing hand, by which the ball is 
given an eccentric motion through the air, very puzzling to 
the batsman. The "spit" ball, however, is not only diffi- 
cult to command in deliver}'', but it brings into play unused 
muscles of the arm. 

A Straight Ball. — This term applies to balls which are 
delivered to the bat without any rotary motion having been 
given to the ball, and which are sent in over the base and 
within legal range. 

Striking Out Opponents. — A pitcher is credited with strik- 
ing out an opposing baLsman whenever the latter is retired 
on called strikes, whether by being caught out on the fly 
after the third called strike, or thrown out at first base 
after such called strike. 

An Unfair Ball. — This is a ball which is the reverse of a 
fair ball ; that is. a ball which is not sent in over the home 
base, or within the legal range ; and "balls" must be called 
on all unfair balls. 

An Underhand Throii'. — This is a ball thrown to the bat 
with the arm and hand swinging forward below the line of 
the pitcher's shoulder. 

A Wild Pitch. — A ball thrown wildly out of the fair 
reach of the batsman, either to the right or left of his posi- 
tion, over his head, or close to the ground, is a wild pitch 
and a battery error, and no passed ball can be charged to 
the catcher on such wild pitched ball. 




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TECHNICAL TERMS 

APPLICABLE TO 

BATTING 




Bases on Hits. — A base is earned by a hit whenever the 
batsman hits the ball to the infield or outfield out of the 
legitimate reach of a fielder. A base is also earned by a 
hit ball which goes to the infielder so swiftly that he is 
unable to field it to the base player in time for an out ; 
also, in the case of a swift line ball from the bat which 
the fielder is unable to hold on account of its speed. All 
such hits are base hits and earn bases. 

Bases by Errors. — More bases are secured by the vari- 
ous errors of the field side than by any other means. The 
list of errors which yield bases are those known as field- 
ing errors and those classed as "battery" errors. The for- 
mer include dropped fly balls, wild throws — either over- 
head or on the bound — muffed and fumbled balls, and plain 
failures to judge balls offering easy chances for catches. 
The latter errors include wild pitches, bases on balls, 
pitched ball hitting batsmen, and balls passing the catcher 
on which bases are run. 

Bases on Balls. — The batsman is entitled to take one base 
every time the umpire calls "four balls," and also every 
base runner who is thereby forced to leave the base he 
occupies. 

Batting for the Side. — This term applies whenever the 
batsman strives by his hit to forward a base runner, re- 
gardless of his individual record ; such, for instance, as in 
the case of making a "sacrifice" hit. 

Batsman's Position. — Rule 38, governing this position, is 
as follows : 

"Each player of the side at bat shall become the bats- 
man and must take his position within the batsman's lines 
(as defined in Rule 8) in the order that his name appears 
in his team's batting list." 

Batting in Base Runners. — This is a marked feature of 
"team work at the bat." To forward base runners is the 
object aimed at by every bat^nan who "plays for, his side" 
in batting. He does this by striving his utmost for a base 



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hit, and next to that his effort is to hit the ball so that, if 
it fails to earn a base, it will oblige the fielder to throw 
the striker out at first base, and thereby enable the runner 
on first to reach second base safely, this constituting a 
'"sacrifice" hit. 

Bases on Balks. — Whenever the umpire calls a "balk," 
every occupant of a base — except the batsman — is entitled 
to take a base without being put out, whether the runner 
be forced off or not. 

A Base on Batsman Hit by Pitched Ball—Under the 
new rules of 1906, the batsman is entitled to take a base 
whenever he is hit by a pitched ball, provided that he has 
previously tried his best to avoid being so hit. It matters 
not where the ball hits him, or if it only touches his cloth- 
ing. 

Batsman a Base Runner. — The batsman becomes a base 
runner under the following circumstances : i. The mo- 
ment he hits a ball to fair ground. 2. Directly after the 
umpire calls "third strike." 3. Also when the umpire calls 
"four balls." 4. When his person is hit by a pitched ball, 
provided he strives his utmost to avoid being so hit. 

A Bounder. — This term applies to a ball sent from the 
bat to the field on the bound ; also, to a ball thrown on the 
bound by a fielder to a base player, in which latter case it 
is a wild throw and an error. 

Bunting the Ball. — A "bunt" hit is made when the bats- 
man simply holds the bat up to meet the thrown ball, thereby 
allowing the ball to rebound from the bat to the ground. 
The new rule (47) thus describes a bunted ball : 

A "bunt" hit is a legally batted ball, not swung at, but 
met with the bat and tapped slo^dy within the infield by 
the batsman. If the attempt to bunt result in a foul not 
legally caught, a strike shall be called by the umpire. 

This definition is not correct, as a "bunt" hit is not a 
hit from a stroke at the ball, but simply a rebound from a 
bat held up to be struck by the ball. 

Chances for Catches. — No skilful batsman gives a possi- 
ble chance for a catch if he can avoid it. It is a sure sign 
of weak batting to give chances for catches, but it is char- 
acteristic of the class of batsmen who go in for home runs 
instead of "place" hitting, the latter of which is the acme 
of skilful batting. 



38 Spalding'' s Athletic Library. 

Clean Hits. — A clean hit is made when there is no possi- 
ble chance offered the fielders either for a catch or a 
pick-up, 

A Clean Home Run. — This long hit is made only when 
the ball is hit so far to deep outfield as to prevent its being 
fielded to the infield before the runner reaches the home 
base. It is the only legitimate home run made. 

Confidence in Hitting. — No batsman can achieve success 
in his position who lacks confidence in facing the opposing 
pitcher. Confidence is half the battle in a contest. If he 
goes in to the bat feeling doubtful of his ability to punish 
the pitching, or is likely to be intimidated by the mere 
speed of the delivery he faces, he will fhil in his batting 
nine times out of ten. 

A Daisy Cutter. — This term is applied to a ball hit along 
the ground without bounding, cutting the grass, as it were, 
as it proceeds. It is a telling hit. 

Earned Runs. — There are two classes of earned runs in 
•Base Ball, viz., those cleanly earned by base hits — these 
being the earned runs which should be recognized by the 
new rules — and the runs earned jointly by base hits and 
stolen bases. It is the former only which affords a crite- 
rion of the excellence of the pitching, the better the pitch- 
ing the fewer the earned runs. 

^ A Fair Hit Ball.— Rule 44 thus defines a fair hit ball : 
"A Fair Hit is a legally batted ball that settles on fair 
ground between home and first base or between home and 
third base or that is on fair ground when bounding to the 
outfield past first or third base or that first falls on fair 
territory beyond first or third base or that touches the per- 
son of the umpire or a player while on fair ground." 

Facing for Position.— This is one of the most important 
movements rnade by the batsman preliminary to his strik- 
ing at the ball. As the batsman faces for position so will 
he be likely to hit the ball in the direction of that part of 
the field he faces for. If he stands so as to face the first 
base, the natural forward swing of the bat will send the 
ball in that direction. On the other hand, if he faces the 
shortstop, the ball will go towards left field. Facing for 



Spalding's Athletic Library. 39 

position is the preliminary step to making a "place" hit, 
and place hitting is scientific batting. 

Failing, to Take Position. — Every batsman should re- 
member the order of batting, and be in readiness, bat in 
hand, to take his position at the bat when called upon by 
the umpire, prior to which he must be seated on the bench. 
Should he forget the order and allow a succeeding bats- 
man to take his place, and the error be not discovered 
before a ball has been struck at, the batsman who failed to 
bat in his turn is out. 

A Foul Hit Ball.— Rule 45 thus defines a foul hit ball: 
"A foul hit is a legally batted ball that settles on foul terri- 
tory between home and first base or home and third base, 
or that bounds past first or third base on foul territory or 
that falls on foul territory beyond first or third base or 
touches the person of the umpire or a player while on foul 
ground. 

Rule 46 states that a "foul tip" is a ball batted by the 
batsman while standing within the lines of his position, 
that goes sharp and direct from the bat to the catcher's 
hands and is legally caught. 

A Foul Strike. — Thi-s strike is made whenever the bats- 
man strikes at the ball while he is standing outside the 
lines of his position, if only with one foot. 

But there is a "foul strike" included in the list of 
"called strikes" which is of exceptional character, and it 
will be found in Rule 49, section 3, as follows : 

"Sec. 3. A foul hit ball not caught on the fly unless the 
batsman has two strikes." 

This is the special rule in the code which in its practical 
application gives such a great advantage to the pitcher, 
and which has been found to be such a handicap for the 
batsman and base runner. It is a section of the rules which 
the Committee on Rules of the British Base Ball Associ- 
ation should strike out of the code. 

A Force Hit. — A "force hit" is made when the batted 
ball is sent to the field in such a way as to enable a fielder 
to put the runner out, who is forced to leave the base he 
occupied at the time the ball was hit, and who, by the hit 
of the batsman, has been obliged to vacate his base. It is 
possible to make a triple play on three force outs when a 
fair hit is made while 'dl three of the bases are occupied. 



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f lingo rnts. — The weakest batting is shown when the 
batsman indulges in "fungo" hitting, or hitting the ball in 
the air to the outfield and giving easy chances for catches. 
"Fungo" hitting, too, is done when the batsman takes a 
ball in hand, and tossing it up, hits it to the outfield as it 
falls. It is the worst kind of batting practice on that ac- 
count, as it is the reverse of hitting at a ball thrown to the 
bat horizontally. 

Homer. — This is the term applied to a "home run" hit. 
It is the most costly hit made, as it involves the fatigue of 
running 120 yards at the utmost speed, a severe test of 
strength and wind. 

A High Ball. — Balls hit high -in the air almost invariably 
5'ield easy chances for catches, and, therefore, are samples 
of weak batting. A "high ball," too, is one pitched above 
the batsman's shoulder. 

Hit and Run. — (See technical terms applicable to base 
running.) 

A Hot Ball. — A ball is said to be a "hot one" which is 
hit to a fielder, either on the fly or on the bound, so swiftly 
that it is next to impossible to hold it. In all such cases 
a "base hit" should be credited to the batsman. 

Long High Balls. — High balls hit to long field invariably 
yield chances for catches, and all such hits show weak bat- 
ting, while long low liners yield base hits and earn bases. 

A Lozv Ball. — This is a ball sent to the bat below the line 
of the batsman's knee, and every such ball must be called 
a "ball." 

One, Tivo, Three Out. — This term applies to the retire- 
ment of three batsmen in the order of their going to the 
bat. It is sometimes done on three or four pitched balls. 

Out of Form. — A batsman is said to be "out of form" 
for hitting, when, after waiting impatiently for a good 
ball within fair reach, he temporarily fails to be ready to 
hit a good ball when it comes in over the plate and within 
legal range. In such a case he becomes an easy victim 
for a strategic pitcher. 



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Order of Batting. — Before a game begins the order of 
the players of each side going to the bat is written down 
in the score book of the official scorer of the home club, 
and also .printed or written on the score card, and it 
includes the names of the nine players of each side, who 
are to go to the bat in the order named. The order is thus 
named in Rule 39. as follows : 

"The batting order of each team must be delivered before 
the game by its captain to the umpire, who shall submit it 
to the inspection of the captain of the other side. The 
batting order delivered to the imipire must be followed 
throughout the game unless a player be substituted for 
another, in which case the substitute must take the place 
in the batting order of the retired player." 

The above batting order must be follow^ed, except in the 
case of a substitute player, in which case the substitute 
must take the place of the original player in the batting 
order. 

After the first inning, the first striker in each inning 
shall be the batsman whose name follows that of the last 
man who had completed his turn — time at bat — in the pre- 
ceding inning. 

The order of batting cannot be changed after the umpire 
has called "pla3^" If a batsman is injured, so as to necessi- 
tate his retirement from play, or if he be ordered out of 
the game by the umpire, and he is replaced by a substitute 
player, his successor in the game must bat in his order. 

Placing a Ball. — This is one of the most difficult things 
a batsman has to do. Any mere novice at the bat can 
make a chance hit, but to hit the ball so as to send it to 
any desired part of the field — in other words, to "place the 
ball," — 'is the most skilful hit a batsman can make, as it 
requires keen sight, coolness and nerve in judging the 
swiftly-thrown ball, together with lots of practice, to excel 
in place hitting. It can be done, however, and against 
good pitching, too : but no mere chance hitter can do it. 
A batsman who cannot place a ball is nothing but a mere 
machine batsman, and knows nothing of scientific batting 
or of team work at the bat. 

Popping One Up. — There is a great difference between 
"a popped-up fly ball" from the bat, which affords an easy 
chance for a catch, and a ball hit in the air by a tap from 
the bat, which goes safely over the heads of the infielders, 
and is yet too short for the outfielders to give them a 
chance for a catch. The former is a weak chance hit, 



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while the latter is a well-placed ball, always yielding an 
earned base. 

Record Batting. — A batsman who devotes his whole at- 
tention to batting for a high average of base hits, regard- 
less of any efforts to forward base runners by his batting, 
is a mere record batsman, who knows or cares nothing of 
doing "team work at the bat." On the other hand, the 
batsman who goes in for "batting for the side," and who 
leads by forwarding runners by his hits, is the batsman 
par excellence, and not he who leads in base hit averages. 
In the American edition of Spalding's Official Base Ball 
Guide, which contains in its statistical pages the batting 
averages of the professional batsmen of America, in a 
large majority of cases awards the batting honors of the 
season to mere "record batsmen," as there is no data in 
the scoring rules which give due credit to the "team 
worker at the bat." This is rather discouraging to the 
player who devotes his best efforts to "playing for the 
side" in a match. 

A Scratch Hit. — This is a term applied to an accidental 
hit which unexpectedly yields a base. It is a terrri, too, 
which is often unjustly applied to an effort by the batsman 
to make "a place hit" by a bunt or short safe hit. A ball 
batted in the air which drops safely between two fielders, 
who are each afforded an easy chance for a catch, but who 
both hesitate to accept it, is an undoubted scratch hit, and 
not a base hit, as it yields a base by an error of judgment 
by two fielders. 

A Safe Hit. — This is a hit which earns a base from a 
tapped ball to short right field, yielding no chance for a 
catch, though the ball is hit up in the air. It is a "place 
hit" in nearly every instance. 

The Striker. — This is the old-time title given the bats- 
man, a term used in the code of playing rules of the decade 
of the sixties. 

Striking Out. — This is the act of being put out on "called 
strikes," and, as a rule, it shows weak batting; but it is 
also a Jesuit of skilful, strategic pitching. Generally, how- 
ever, intimidating speed by the pitcher against nervous 
batsmen has a great deal to do with strike-out records. 



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A SacriUce Hit. — This is a hit which is part and parcel 
of ''team work at the bat," and at times it is of as much 
advantage as a base hit. For instance, a runner is at third 
base and another at first base, with one man out, and the 
batsman, in attempting a base hit, sends the ball to deep 
right short, obliging the fielder to throw the batsman 
out at first base, the runner from third thereby scoring his 
run, and the runner at first reaching second safely on the 
"sacrifice" hit. No sacrifice hit can be credited to a bats- 
man on a force out, nor on the error of a fielder in fail- 
ing to throw to first base instead of to second, when a 
runner is on first base and only one hand out. 

A Time at Bat. — Under Rule 82 "a time at bat" is thus 
defined : " 'A time at bat' is the term at bat of a batsman. 
It begins when he takes his position, and continues until 
he is put out or becomes a base runner. But a time at 
bat shall not be charged against a batsman who is awarded 
first base by the umpire for being hit by a pitched ball or 
for the illegal delivery of the pitcher or on 'called balls'* 
or when he makes a sacrifice hit." 

Timing for a Hit. — This is a term applicable to the act 
of so timing the forward swing of the bat to meet the 
ball that it may meet it either back of the home base line — 
thereby hitting the ball to right field — or forward of the 
line, in which case the ball would be hit to the left. It re- 
quires perfect command of the bat. and coolness and nerve 
in judging the pace of the pitched ball. 

"Timing for a hit" is the fundamental rule of scientific 
batting in Base Ball, and it requires brain work, with 
plenty of study and practice to excel in it. The batsman 
who is merely a machine batsman, or one who bats for 
a record, is practically ignorant of the science of "timing 
for a hit." 

Waiting for Good Balls. — This is a feature of skilful 
work by the batsman, and requires keen sight and consider- 
able nerve to excel in it. It is essential that the batsman 
should constantly keep himself in readiness — that is, "in 
good form," — to strike at the first ball that comes over the 
plate and within legal range, in order to fully benefit by 
"waiting for good balls." 




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TECHNICAL TERMS 

APPLICABLE TO 

FIELDING 




An Assist. — A fielder is credited with an ''assist" in the 
score whenever he throws the ball on the fly to a base 
player and affords the latter an oportunity to put the run- 
ner out, and the assist is to be credited, even if the base 
player fails to hold the thrown ball. But if the ball be 
thrown to the base player on the bound, no assist is to be 
credited, as it is a piece of masterly fielding if the bounding 
ball be held by the base player, and not the latter's error, 
if it be not so held. A fielder is also to be credited with 
an assist if he handles the ball in the case of a "run-out" 
between the bases, or if he stops a hard hit ball and there- 
by gives another fielder a chance to throw the runner out. 

Base Players. — There are three basemen or base players 
in a nine, viz., the first, second and third basemen, the 
catcher almost invariably covering the home base, though 
the pitcher does that once in a while, as the shortstop does 
the other positions in case of need. 

A Bound Throzv. — This is a palpable error, chargeable 
to the fielder who throws the ball to a base player on the 
bound. 

Deep Field. — This term is applied to the far outfield, 
whether to the left, center or right field. 

A Double Play. — A double play is made whenever the 
fielders put out two opponents of the batting side between 
the time the ball is delivered to the bat and its being again 
in the hands of the pitcher ready for re-delivery. 

This incident of a "double play" is peculiar to the game 
of Base Ball, it being unknown in Cricket or in any other 
field game of ball. 

A Dropped Fly Ball.— A fly ball, dropped out of the 
hands of a fielder before being "momentarily held," as the 
rule requires, or a thrown ball dropped after being thrown 



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to a base pla3^er on the fly and within fair reach, is a field- 
ing error. But no such error can be charged to a fielder 
who drops a ball while in collision with a base runner. 

Under the enforcement of the rule governing an "infield 
hit," if the hit fly ball be touched by an infielder — whether 
dropped in the effort to catch it or not — the batsman is 
out. In such case no error is to be charged on the dropped 
fly ball. 

A Fly Catch. — This catch is made when the ball is 
caught and held in any way — if only momentarily — before 
touching the ground, whether it be a fair ball or a foul 
ball. 

A Fly-Tip Catch. — This is a catch of a foul ball which 
goes to the catcher sharp from the bat. The penalty of a 
fly-tip foul ball which is caught is the call of a strike by 
the umpire, the catch of the ball not yielding an out under 
the existing rules, as it formerly did. 

Forced Off. — A base runner is said to be "forced off" 
a base whenever he is followed in the base ruiming by a 
runner who has made a fair hit, or been sent to his base 
on balls and who has thereby forced a runner off, which 
latter forces off the runner who preceded him. 

A Fumbled Ball. — A fumbled ball is a fielding error. It 
occurs when the ball, having been stopped, but not held 
by the fielder, is fumbled in the effort to pick it up for the 
throw to a base. 

A Hot Ball. — This is a very hard-hit ball, and when, if a 
hot liner, it is either not held on the fly, or. if a hot 
bounder, is only partially stopped by the fielder, the latter 
is excused from an error, and a base hit should be credited 
the batsman. 

Infield ei's. — The infielders, as a team, comprise the three 
base players and the shortstop ; but the two battery play- 
ers — pitcher and catcher — are also infielders. 

The Infield — ^The infield of a ball ground comprises the 
diamond field and its immediate vicinity. 

.Tuggling the Ball. — A ball is said to be "juggled" when 
it is partially caught and rebounds from a fielder's hands 
before being "momentarily held." Until so held no runner 



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can legally leave a base on an alleged catch, because the 
ball is kept from the ground but not actualy caught. 

Long Field. — This is a cricket term applicable to the 
outfield of a Base Ball ground, and it refers to deep out- 
field. In cricket the terms "long field on" and "long field 
off" are equivalent to left field and right field in Base Ball. 

A Missed Catch. — A fielder is chargeable with a failure 
to accept a chance for a catch when he fails to hold the 
fly ball after getting under it; or if he has badly missed 
the chance, or fails to try to accept the offer by stopping 
when nearly under the ball. 

A Muffed Ball. — A ball is said to be "muffed" when the 
fielder fails to pick up an ordinarily hit ball, or only par- 
tially^ stops it. If it be a hard-hit "grounder," a "hot 
liner," or a difficult twisting, bounding ball, the failure to 
hold it is excusable if it be partially stopped, and a muff 
is not chargeable. 

A Muffin. — This is a term applied to the veriest novices 
in the game. In the olden time there were the first nines, 
the second nines, and the muffin nines. Yet the muffins 
could bat out home runs, though they could not field even 
"a little bit." 

A Passed Ball. — This is a "battery" error, seldom re- 
corded in these days of catchers' mits, breast pads and 
masks. A. passed ball is recorded whenever a base is run 
from a dropped or muffed ball by the catcher, or from his 
allowing any ball to pass him which is not a wild pitch 
or a -base on balls; No passed ball can be charged unless 
a base is run on the error. 

xi Pick-Up. — This term is applied to a clean handling of 
a sharply hit ball, especially if a bounder. It is a piece of 
fine, sharp fielding. 

A Quick Return. — This term applies to the quick return 
of the pitched ball to the pitcher by the catcher, so as to 
enable the pitcher to catch the batsman napping and out of 
form. 

Run Out. — A base runner is said to be "run out" when 
he is caught between the bases and runs backward and 
forward to avoid being touched out while off a base. Run- 



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ners from first to second, when a runner is on third base, 
and only one hand out, frequently run the risk of being 
run out, in order to afford the runner on third a chance to 
get home on the play. 

A Running Catch. — This is a catch which is one of the 
most attractive features of fine fielding, but it requires 
sound judgment and sure catching ability to excel in it. 

Right Short. — This is the unfilled position in a nine 
which is opposite the regular shortstop's position. Before 
a runner is on first base, the second baseman plays at 
right short field, especially when he sees the batsman 
"facing" for a right-field hit. 

Short Field. — This is the space of ground occupied by 
the shortstop, who, by the way, is the roving pla3^er of the 
mfield, who stands ready to cover second base, or that of 
any other infield position when occasion may require. 

A Trapped Ball. — The point of play to which this term 
applies is not now recognized by the rules. A trapped 
ball play was made when runners were on bases, and a 
"pop-up" fly ball was expected to be caught. Each runner 
holding a base was at once forced to leave on the hit and 
then became "trapped," or thrown out, at the base to 
which they had to run. Under the existing rules, if a pop- 
up fly ball is made, if the fielder touches the ball before it 
reaches the ground it is regarded as a catch, and the trap 
ball play fails in consequence. 

A Triple Play. — This is another fielding play peculiar 
to Base Ball, like that of a "double play." There are sev- 
eral ways of making a triple play, but the most familiar 
method is that of forcing out players. For instance, sup- 
pose all three bases are occupied and the batsman hits a 
ball down in front of him which the catcher fields at once, 
and, first touching the home base with his foot, throws the 
ball to the third baseman, who similarly touches his base 
and forwards the ball to second base, and if the ball is 
held on each base before each forced-off runner retouches 
it, a triple play is made. 

Another form of a "triple play" is made when a fly ball 
is hit, apparently safe, to short outfield, when first and 
second bases are occupied, and the base runners arc 



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tempted to leave their bases on the chance of the hit being 
safe. The ball being caught, however, and promptly for- 
warded in time to second base, and by the baseman to first 
base, before the runners can retouch the bases they left 
when the hit was made, a triple play is the result. 

A Wide Throw. — This fielding error is made whenever 
a fielder throws a ball beyond the fair reach of a base 
player, either over his head, to the right or left of him, 
or on the bound or along the ground. When such a throw 
is made to the batsman by the pitcher it becomes "a wild 
pitch." 




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TECHNICAL TERMS 

APPLICABLE 
TO BASE-RUNNING 




A Base Runner. — The batsman becomes a base runner in 
five different ways. i. Instantly after he makes a fair hit. 
2. Instantly after the umpire calls "four balls." 3. In- 
stantly after the umpire calls "three strikes." 4. Instantly 
after the pitcher has delivered the ball to the bat illegally, 
that is, without his pivot foot being in contact with the 
rubber plate of his position, or after he has taken two steps 
on delivery. 5. Instantly after he is hit by a pitched ball. 

Base Running Errors. — A base runner makes an error 
when he overruns second or third bases ; also, if he steps 
outside of the base path between home and first base ; also, 
if he fails to touch a base he runs for ; also, if he fails to 
have his foot on the base he occupies before a flyball is 
caught. 

Base Stealing. — A stolen base is to be credited to a run- 
ner, after reaching first base, under the following rule 
(Section 9 of Rule 85) : "Any attempt to steal a base 
must go to the credit of the base runner, whether the ball 
is thrown wild or muffed by the fielder; but any manifest 
error is to be charged to the fielder making the same. If 
the base runner advances another base, he shall not be 
credited with a stolen base, and the fielder allowing the 
advancement is also to be charged with an error. If the 
base runner makes a start and a battery error is made, 
the runner secures the credit of a stolen base, and the 
battery error is scored against the player making it. 
Should a base runner overrun a base and then be put out 
he shall receive the credit for a stolen base." 

The above rule regards an error by the catcher in throw- 
ing to a base, or by the base player in failing to hold a 
thrown ball, as a consequence of the effort to steal a base; 
but, should the error cause the runner to start, no credit 
for a stolen base should be given. If a runner starts to 
steal a base, and the catcher throws the ball wild in conse- 
quence, the runner gets the credit of stealing one base, 
but not for taking the next base on the wild throw. 



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A Clean Steal. — This is a base stolen without the aid of 
an error by any, fielder. 

Coaching. — This is the term applied to the method of 
aiding base runners to steal bases, through vertical direc- 
tions from the player appointed to stand back of first or 
third base to "coach" runners. It does not, however, in- 
clude noisy demonstrations and personal remarks to op- 
posing fielders, commonly in vogue in badly managed 
teams. The new "Coaching" rule of 1906, is as follows : 

Rule 58 states that : "The coacher shall be restricted 
to coaching the base runner only, and shall not address 
remarks except to the base runner, and then only in words 
of assistance and direction in running bases. He shall 
not, by words or signs, incite or try to incite the specta- 
tors to demonstrations, and shall not use language which 
will in any manner refer to or reflect upon a player of the 
opposite club, the umpire or the spectators. Not more 
than two coachers, who must be players in the uniform 
of the team at bat, shall be allowed to occupy the spa(ce 
between the players' and the coachers' lines, one near first 
and the other near third base, to coach base runners. If 
there be more than the legal number of coachers or this 
rule be violated in any respect the captain of the opposite 
side may call the attention of the umpire to the offense, 
and thereupon the umpire must order the illegal coacher 
or coachers to the bench, and if his order be not obeyed 
within one minute, the umpire shall assess a fine of $5.00 
against each ofifending player, and upon a repetition of the 
ofifense, the ofifending player or players shall be debarred 
from further participation in the game, and shall leave the 
playing field forthwith." 

The "coacher," it will be seen, cannot leave his regular 
position while coaching, without subjecting himself to a 
fine of five dollars (£1). 

Left on Bases. — Runners are left on bases after earning 
a base by a hit, or by having a base given them by battery 
or fielding errors. Only when left after earning a base 
is any credit due from being left on a! base. 

Over-running Bases. — Only in over-running first base is 
a base runner entitled to hold the base, and only then if, 
after over-running the base, he remains on foul ground. 
If he runs on fair ground after over-running first base he 
is liable to be put out by being touched by the ball while 
ofT the base. The runner is not obliged to return and 



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touch first base after over-running it, if he thinks there is 
a safe chance to run to second. 

Players Running Bases. — All base runners run the risk 
of being put out when not standing on a base, except in the 
case of over-running first base. Players running bascb 
are obliged to return to the base they left when the ball 
is hit foul, and also when a fly catch is made. But the 
moment the catch is made, either from a fair or foul hit 
ball, they can leave the base they occupied and try to 
reach the next base safely, in which latter case they are 
to be credited with a stolen base. If, when running from 
base to base — except in the case of making a home run — 
they must keep as near to the line between the bases as 
they can, for it, in order to avoid being touched by the 
ball in the hands of a fielder, they run three feet beyond 
the line of the base they are out. This rule applies only 
in the case of trying to avoid a fielder with the ball in 
hand, not otherwise. The base runner, running from home 
to first base must invariably run within the lines of the 
base path until he touches the base, or otherwise he is out. 

Sliding to Bases. — This custom, as a rule, is dangerous 
work; but the risks of injury are run in the hope of se- 
curing a base, likely to be otherwise lost. There are two 
ways of sliding to bases, viz., head first and feet foremost. 
The former is generally the most successful, as it admits 
of the stretched arm touching the base. 

A Stolen Base. — Base stealing is an art in itself, and it 
requires head-work in the runner all the time. He has 
not only to watch the "battery" players, especially the 
pitcher, but he must be on the alert to get a good start for 
a steal. If a pitcher is at all slow in his movements or 
uses too many motions in his delivery, the runner can 
get a start from him without niuch difficulty. If the run- 
ner steals a base by reaching it before he is put out, but 
who afterwards is put out through overrunning the base, 
the failure to stop in time offsets the credit of the steal. 

The Squeeze Play. — This is a peculiar point of play in the 
game. It is only attempted when a base runner is on third, 
with none out. Then, too, it requires a brainy batsman to 
be facing the pitcher when the play is attempted, and also 
an expert runner at third base. The play is made as fol- 
lows : As the pitcher moves to deliver the ball to the bat, 
the runner starts as if to steal home. The batsman then 
tries for a safe " bunt" hit, and if he succeeds, the runner 



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has a good chance to reach home safely on the hit. But if 
he fails, the runner becomes an easy victim of the play. 

Taking Bases on Balls. — A base on balls is a "battery" 
error, though there are times when it becomes a point of 
p'ay to send a skilful batsman to his base on balls, but 
only rarely is^ this done. 

Taking Bases on Balks. — All base runners are entitled 
to take bases on balks, whether forced off or not, but the 
batsman can not take a base on a balk 



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£)Q^ 



TECHNICAL TERMS 

APPLICABLE TO 

UMPIRING 




Play. — This is the call of the umpire when he opens a 
contest, and from the time of this call mitil the end of an 
inning the ball is legally in play unless declared otherwise 
by the umpire. 

Game. — This is the umpire's call when he declares the 
game ended. 

Time. — The umpire calls "Time" only when he suspends 
play for the time being, and the moment the call is made 
the ball ceases to be in play. 

Aw Inning. — An "inning" is the term at bat of the nine 
players representing a club in a game, and is completed 
when three of such players of a batting side have been 
put out, as provided in the rules. ^ 

No Game. — This term is applied to close of an inter- 
rupted game in which less than five innings have been 
played. The rule says " 'No game' shall be declared by 
the umpire if he shall terminate play on account of rain 
or darkness before five innings on each side are completed. 
Except in a case when the game is called, and the club 
second at bat shall have more runs at the end of its fourth 
innings than the club first at bat has made in its five in- 
nings ; in such case the umpire shall award the game to the 
club having made the greatest number of runs, and it shall 
be a legal game and be so counted in the championship 
record." 

The Suspension of Play.— The rule (71) governing the 
suspension of play in a game, is as follows : "The umpire 
shall suspend play for the following causes : 

"i. If rain fall so heavily as to cause the spectators on 
the open field and open stands to seek shelter, in which 
case he shall note the time of suspension, and should rain 
fall continuously for thirty minutes thereafter he shall 
terminate the game. 

"2. In case of an accident which incapacitates him or 
a plaver from service in the field, or in order, to remove 



54 Spalding' s Athletic Library. 

from the grounds any player or spectator who has vio- 
lated the rules, or in case of fire, panic or other extra- 
ordinary circumstances." 

The words of this rule, viz., "compelled to seek shelter," 
admit of considerable latitude of interpretation. For in- 
stance, if the rain is only a drizzle and the crowd of spec- 
tators on the "bleaching boards" choose set out on the 
run, the umpire is not required to suspend play. But if it 
be a rainstorm and the crowd seeks shelter, he must then 
call "Time." 

In suspending play from any legal cause the umpire 
shall call "Time" ; when he calls "Time," play shall be 
suspended until he calls "Play" again, and during the in- 
terim no player shall be put out, base be run or run be 
scored. 

Called to the Bat. — The new rules of 1906 thus designate 
when the umpire shall call a player of the batting side to 
the bat. "The moment a batsman's term at bat ends, the 
umpire shall call for the batsman next in order to leave 
his seat on the bench and take his position at the bat, -and 
no player of the batting side shall leave his seat on the 
bench until so called to bat, except to become a coacher 
or substitute base runner, to take the place of a player on 
his team's batting list, to comply with the umpire's order 
to leave the field or to make way for a fielder." (Rule 51, 
Section 10.) 

The Umpire's Legal Calls. — The umpire is required by 
the rules to call every "Dead Ball," every "Strike," "Foul 
Ball," "Block Ball." "Balk." and all balls not over the 
plate or within legal range as a "ball." But he cannot call 
a "ball" or a "strike" until the ball passes the home base. 
He must also call "infield" or "outfield" hit whenever the 
ball is likely to be caught or touched in the air by an 
infielder. 

Reversing Decisions. — No decision rendered by the um- 
pire shall be reversed by him in which the question of an 
error of judgment is alone involved. This renders kick- 
ing against such decisions worse than useless. 




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GENERAL 
TECHNICAL TERMS 




Amateurs. — An amateur Base Ball player is one who 
does not play ball for "money, place or emolument." All 
college club players rank as amateurs when subject to their 
college faculty rules, not otherwise. No player, however, 
who accepts money or its equivalent for his services can 
rank as an amateur ball player. 

An Artist. — Webster defines the word "artist" as ap- 
plicable to a person who is ''skilled in some art." There- 
fore, a skilful ball player is an artist in his peculiar line. 

The Battery. — This is a term applied to the pitcher and 
catcher of a team. It is the main attacking force of the 
little army of nine players in the field in a contest. 

Base Lines. — These are the lines defining the location of 
the four bases on the diamond field. 

A Blind. — An old-time term used to indicate the retire- 
ment of a side in a game without their being able to score 
a single run. 

A Block Ball. — Rule 37, section i, says ''A block ball 
is a batted or thrown ball that is touched, stopped or 
handled by any person not engaged, in the game. 

"Sec. 2. Whenever a block occurs the umpire shall de- 
clare it, and the base runners may run the bases without 
being put out until the ball has been returned to and held 
by the pitcher standing in his position. 

"Sec. 3. If the person not engaged in the garne should 
retain possession of the ball, or throw or kick it beyond 
the reach of the fielders, the umpire should call 'Time' and 
require each base runner to stop at the last base touched 
by him until the ball be returned to the pitcher standing 
in his position and the umpire shall have called 'Play.' " 



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The Box. — This is the term given tlie pitcher's position; 
it also applies, too, to the position the batsman occupies. 

The Captain of the Team. — Each nine in a contest is 
governed by a captain, who is supposed to have the entire 
control of the movements of every player of his team dur- 
ing a game, the captain placing his men in such positions 
as he deems best, and changing the pitchers as he thinks 
most advisable, etc. Of course, the captain himself, as v^ell 
as the players, are supposed to be governed by the club 
manager, and are so governed when no official interference 
is allowed to mar his plan of government, 

A /^2«.— This is a term applied to a patron of the game, 
whose partisanship is so pronounced as to amount to fanati- 
cism, hence the word Fan. 

Hit and Run. — This is a term applicable to a point of 
play in the game in which a combination of team work 
at the bat and brainy base-running is brought into play 
with telling effect. John M. Ward thus describes how it 
was practically exemplified in 1893 by Nash, Duffy and 
AlcCarthy, of the champion Boston team of that year. 
Ward thus describes the "hit and run" point of the Bos- 
tonian irio : 

"Say,, for instance, that they have a man on first and 
nobody out. Under the old style: of play a sacrifice would 
be the proper thing. Then the man on first would reach 
■second while the batsman was put out. The Bostons, 
howevei»\ work this scheme •. The man on first makes a 
bluff to ".^eal second, but runs back to first. By this it be- 
comes known whether the serjond baseman or the shortstop 
is going to cover second for the throw from the catcher. 
Then ths.. batsman gets a signal from the man on first 
that he ,'s going to steal on a certain pitched ball. The 
moment Le starts for second the batsman just pushes the 
ball for the place occupied only a moment before by the 
infielder who has gone to cover second base. That is, if 
the seco.vd baseman covers the bag the latter pushes the 
ball slowiy to right field ; if it is the shortstop, the ball is 
pushed to left field. Of course, it takes a skilful player 
to do this, but they have such hitters on the Boston nine. 
Now, w'nen that ball is pushed to the outfield, the man 
who has already started to steal second just keeps right on 
to thircti. while the batsman is safe at first. Then the 
trick i«j tried over again, an"^ in most cases successfully. 



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The man on first makes another bluff to steal, and when 
the batsman learns who is to cover second base he pushes 
the ball out again, the man on third scoring, the man on 
first reaching third, and the batsman gaining first." 

A1fV/&z«^.— This is a generic term, used in the case of players 
disputing decisions by the umpire. A kicker is a nuisance 
on a ball field, and a costly enemy to team work in the 
game. 

The Nine. — This was a term applied to the players of 
each side engaged in a match game. It has been replaced 
by the term "team." In the early days of Base Ball, clubs 
w^ould frequently have three distinct nines in their ranks, 
viz., the first and second nine and the third, or "muffin" 
nine, the latter being mere novices. 

One Old Cat. — In the early period of the decade of the 
forties, when the old Knickerbocker Base Ball Club of 
New York used to play their practice matches at the Ely- 
sian Fields, Hoboken, N. J. — then a suburban resort of 
New Yorkers in the summer — the members used to meet 
on their ball field twice a week. They usually arrived in 
twos and threes, and as soon as they had a sufficient num- 
ber of players present to toss up for sides, in a practice 
match, their game w^ould begin; but prior to this they 
would bat "fungoes" to the outfielders, and the first to 
catch a ball on the fly would go in and take the bat. When 
more plavers arrived they would play "One Old Cat," that 
is, one player would toss the ball to the catcher behind the 
batsman, and when the latter w^as put out, the catcher 
would go in to bat, and the pitcher go behind to catch, the 
first baseman going in to pitch, and each player moving 
up nearer in his turn. But "One Old Cat" was simply a 
mere practice game, preliminary to beginning the regular 
Base Ball match. 

"Play Ball."— This is now one of the most familiar terms 
of the whole code of technical terms used in the game. It 
simply means that the players at once throw aside mere 
"playing ball for the fun of it," and devote themselves to 
earnest work in the game. 

Std^sfifutes.—"Mz[ny years ago," when the game_ "waf 
5'oung and charming." substitute players were used in the 
game, when members of the nine w^ere unable to be punc 
tual in attendance on match days. But when professional 



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Base Ball came into vogue, this loose way of playing the 
game was done away with, and now a substitute player is 
only allowed to take part in a game under fixed rules. 

A IVhitewash. — This is another term applied to the re- 
tirement of a nine in a game without their scoring a run. 
The term "Chicagoed" is also used for the same cause. 
The latter term arose from the fact of the Chicago team 
retiring the New York Mutuals in the early seventies by 
a score of 9 to o, the first time it was ever done, since 
which the term "Chicagoed" has been used. 




HENRY CHADWICK, 
" The Father of Base Ball." 

From a photograph taken in his eightieth year, 1903, by Frank 
Pearsall, Brooklyn, N. Y. 



READY REFERENCE INDEX 

To the Official Playing Rules as 

Published in Spalding's Official 

Base Ball Guide 



The Ball Ground- 
How to Lay it Out 

See Official Rules, Nos. i to 13, inclusive, in Spalding's 
Official Base Ball Guide. 

The Players' Benches 

See Rule 21 in Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide. 

Field Rules 

See Rules 75-77 in Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide 

The Official Ball 

See Rule 14 in Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide. 

The Regulation Bat 

See Rule 15 in Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide. 

Regulation Gloves and Mitts 

See Rule 20 in Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide. 

Players* Uniform 

See Rules 18-19 in Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide. 



Number and Positions of Players 

See Rules 16-17 in Spalding's Ofticial Base Ball Guide, 

Substitute Players 

See Rule 28 in Spalding's Official Base Ball GuidCo 

Choice of Innings 

and Fitness of Field for Play 

See Rule 29 in Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide. 

General Definitions 

See Rules 78-83 in Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide. 

A Regulation Game 

See Rules 22-27 in Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide. 

Pitching Rules 

See Rules 30-37 in Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide. 

Batting Rules 

See Rules 38-51 in Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide 

Base Running Rules 

See Rules 52-59 in Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide. 

Umpire's Duties 

See Rules 60-74 in Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide 

Scoring Rules 

See Rules 84-86 in Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide. 



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SPALDING'S 
SIMPLIFIED BASE BALL RULES 



The following simplified Base Ball Rules were prepared by 
Mr. Ac G. Spalding of New York and London, the recognized 
authority on the game, and are based on the Official Playing 
Rules as published in Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide, and 
contain all essential features for the playing of the game. These 
Simplified Rules are intended especially for the amateur player 
and spectator, who may not have the time and inclination to 
study out all the technical points of the complete Code of Playing 
Rules, which, of course, are necessary for the professional ex- 
pert. The game is divided into the important departments, under 
appropriate headings, with a special notation referring to the 
particular Official Rules in the Spalding Guide bearing upon that 
particular department for ready reference. 



Fhe Ball Ground ^^^^ t>all is played on a level 

i-j , » lA g^ ^ field, upon which is outlined a 

doW to Lay it 0.ut ^q^^^e, which is known as the 
infield or "diamond." The term "diamond" is also frequently 
used to apply to the entire field. The infield is outlined by 
bases, placed at right angles to each other, on each corner, 
beginning from the home plate. The intervals between bases 
must be ninety feet. 

The territory outside the diamond infield is known as the 
outfield. All that portion of the field outside the base lines— 
which extend from home plate to first base and from home plate 
to third base— and all territory behind the home plate, as well as 



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all territory outside of a straight line reaching from the outside 
corner of third and first bases indefinitely to the outfield, is foul 
ground. 

Sometimes it is impossible for lads who desire to play base 
ball to obtain a field sufficiently large for a regulation diamond, 
but in such cases they should always try to lay the bases out at 
equal distances from each other, in order that the correct theory 
of the game and its symmetry may be preserved. Players of 
younger years may find that a smaller diamond adds more enjoy- 
ment to their game since they are better able to cover the ground 
in a smaller area and do not become so fatigued by running the 
bases when placed at their furthest distances. 

The bases, except home plate, are best constructed of canvas 
filled with saw. dust. Home plate should be made of whitened 
rubber. The pitcher's position on a regulation size diamond is 
located sixty and five-tenths feet from home plate and on a 
straight line extending from home plate toward second base. It, 
too, should be made of whitened rubber the shape of a parallelo- 
gram twenty-four inches long by six inches wide with the 
longer sides of the parallelogram at right angles to home plate. 

On a smaller field the pitcher's plate should occupy a position 
at the same relative distance from home plate. If it is impossible 
to obtain canvas bags and rubber plates for the bases, other 
substances will do, but the materials mentioned are much more 
preferable. 

(For detailed description, see Rules Nos. 1 to 13, inclusive, of Spalding's 
Official Base Ball Guide.) 



Plavers' Benches ^" ^"^^^ grounds should be pro^ 

^ vided with two players' benches, 

back of and on each side of [the home plate, and not less than 25 
feet outside of the coachers' lines. Each team should occupy one 
of these benches exclusively, and their bats and accoutrements 
should be kept near their bench. 

(See Rule 21 of Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide.) 



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\^{fAt\ Rii1f^« ^^ person shall be allowed on any part of 

the playing field except the players in uniform, 
the manager of each side, the umpire and officers of the law. No 
manager, captain or player shall address the spectators. 
(See Rules 75-77 of Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide.) 

rpi^ wfc II The Spalding Official League Ball is used in 

regulation games, but for players fifteen years 
old or younger, the Spalding Official Boys' League Ball, made 
same as the National League Ball, only slightly smaller in size, 
should be used, for it better fits the boy's hand and prevents 
straining the arm in throwing. 

(See Rule 14 of Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide.) 

The Regulation Bat . 3'" "^^ """" always be round 

and not to exceed 2% inches in 
diameter at the thickest part. Spalding Trade Marked Bats are 
made to suit all ages and physiques, and are strictly in accord- 
ance with official regulations. 

(See Rule 15 of Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide.) 

Regulation Gloves '^^^^ catcher or first baseman 

A lil*^4 "^^^ wear a glove or mitt of any 

and Mitts gj^e, shape or weight. Every 

other player is restricted to the use of a glove or mitt weighing 

not over lo ounces and measuring not over 14 inches around the 

palm. Spalding's Trade Marked Gloves and Mitts are regulation 

weight and size and are used by all the champion players. 

(See Rule 20 of Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide.) 

Players' Uniform . ^=""" P'f>''"* by players not dad 
•^ in a regular uniform are called 

"Scrub" games, and are not recorded as "Match" games. 
Every club should adopt a regular uniform, not only to enable 
the players to properly play the game, but to distinguish one 
team from the other. 

VSee Rule 19 of Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide.) 



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IVlIfliber and Tvio teams make up each con- 

Tfc «^« r Tfci test, with nine players on each 

Positions of Players 3;^,. The fielders are known as 
the Pitcher, the Catcher, the First Baseman, the Second Base- 
man, the Third Baseman, the Shortstop, the Left Fielder, the 
Center Fielder and the Right Fielder. None of these is required 
to occupy an exact position, except the pitcher, who must be 
within the "Pitcher's Box" when pitching the ball to the batter, 
and the catcher, who must be within the "Catcher's Space" 
behind the batter. 

(See Rules 16, 17 and 18 of Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide.) 

Substitute Players '"^ '."'^"':"' """be-- °f substi- 

'' tutes in uniform should always be 

on the field ready to take the place of any disabled player, 
(See Rule 28 of Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide.) 

Choice of Innings — The home club shall have the 

wp,j. £ uii u £ choice of innings and shall decide 

\ itneSS Ot t* leld tor ^„ ^^e fitness of the ground for 

Play beginning the game, 

(See Rule 29 of Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide.) 

General Defines the meaning of the technical terms, 

_,^ -. , J "Play," "Time," "Game," "An Inning," 

DeiinitlOnS ..^ Time at Bat," and "Legal or Legally." 
(See Rules 78-83 of Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide.) 

A Regulation Game J^'' ^^^ ''!«'"\ "'* . ^i'' 

*• fielders of one team in position 

and the first batter of the opposing team in his "box" at home 
plate. If it is not possible to outline a box it should be remem- 
bered that the batter is never allowed to step over the plate to 
strike at the ball, and that he must not run forward to exceed three 
feet to strike at it. The umpire may take his position at his option, 
either behind the catcher or the pitcher. He judges all balls and 



66 Spalding' s Athletic Library, 

strikes, decides all outs, decides whether the ball is batted foul 
or fair, decides as to the legality of the pitcher's delivery, and, 
in fact, has complete control of the game. His decisions must 
never be questioned, except by the captain of either team, and 
only then in the event that there is a dispute as to the correct 
interpretation of the rules. 

The team at bat is allowed two coachers on the field, one oppo- 
site third base and one opposite first base, but they must never ap- 
proach either base to a distance closer than five feet, and must 
not coach when there are no runners on the bases. 

Whenever a player is substituted on a nine, he must always 
bat in the order of the man whose position he is called upon to 
fill. A player may be substituted at any time, but the player whose 
place he takes is no longer eligible to take part in the contest. 

A game is won when the side first at bat scores fewer runs in 
nine innings than the side second at bat. This rule applies to 
games of fewer innings. Thus, whenever the side second at bat 
has scored more runs in half an inning less than the side first 
at bat, it shall be declared the winner, provided the side first at 
bat has completed five full innings at bat. A game is also won 
if the side last at bat scores the winning run before the third man 
is out. 

In case of a tie game play continues, until at the end of even in- 
nings, one side has scored more runs than the other ; provided, 
that if the side last at bat scores the winning run before the third 
man is out, the game shall terminate. 

(See Rules 22-27 of Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide.) 

Pitching Rules ^^"" "-"^l "^'T^^' ^"l^r^^ '^" ^^l^^.^ 

must face the batter and have one of his 
feet in contact with the pitcher's plate. 

Whenever the ball, after being pitched, goes over any por- 
tion of the home plate, between the batter's knee or shoulder, 
it must be called a strike whether the batter strikes at it or not 

If the pitcher fails to deliver the ball over any portion of the 
plate, or if he delivers it over the plate above the shoulder or be- 



Spalding's Athletic Library. 67 

low the knee, it is called a ball if the batter declines to strike at 
it. 

At the beginning of each inning the pitcher is allowed to throw 
live balls either to the catcher or an infielder for practice. 

If the pitcher makes a motion to deliver the ball to the bat 
and fails to do so, or feints to throw to first base when oc- 
cupied by a runner, and fails to complete the throw, the um- 
pire must call a balk. 

A balk is also declared when the pitcher makes a motion to 
throw to any base without stepping directly toward that base; 
when either foot of the pitcher is behind the pitcher's plate when 
he delivers the ball ; when he fails to face the batsman in de- 
livering the ball; when either foot is not in contact with the 
pitcher's plate when delivering the ball ; when he purposely delays 
the game by holding the ball ; when he makes any motion to pitch 
while standing in his position and does not have the ball in his 
possession ; when he makes any motion with any part of his body 
corresponding to his customary style in pitching and fails to 
deliver the ball ; when he delivers the ball to the catcher when 
the latter is outside of the catcher's box. 

When a pitched ball hits the batsman, or the umpire before 
the catcher touches it, the umpire must declare it a dead ball 
and no base runner can advance. 

If a foul strike, a foul hit not caught, dead ball or a fair hit 
ball touch a base runner, the ball is not in play again until it is 
held by the pitcher standing in his position. 

A block ball is a batted or thrown ball that is touched by a 
person not engaged in the game. The umpire must so announce 
it and runners may advance until the ball is returned to the 
pitcher in his position. After that they continue to advance at 
their own peril. If the blocked ball be held by a spectator or 
be kicked away from a fielder by a spectator, the umpire may call, 
"Time," and hold the runners at the bases where they were 
when he called, "Time." 

(See Rules 38-51 of Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide.) 



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Battind Rules Each captain is privileged to look at 

the batting order of his opponent, and 
both batting orders must be furnished the umpire. 

After the first inning the first batter in each inning is the player 
succeeding the man who completed his time at bat in the in- 
ning before. 

A fielder always has the right of way over a batter to catch or 
handle the ball. 

Any legally batted ball that settles on fair ground between 
home and first, or home and third base, or that bounds on fair 
ground to the outfield past first base or third base, or that falls 
on fair ground beyond first base or third base, or that touches 
the person of a player or the umpire on fair ground is a fair 
hit. A ground hit that first strikes fair territory and rolls out 
of the foul line between home and first or home and third is 
a foul hit. Any legally batted ball that settles on foul ground is 
a foul hit, except that a ground hit rolling from foul to fair 
territory between home and first or home or third and remains 
there is a fair hit. 

A foul tip is the continuation of a strike which has just been 
touched by the bat and shoots directly to the catcher's hands. 

A bunt hit is a legally batted ball tapped slowly to the infield 
which remains on fair ground. If a bunt rolls foul it must be 
called a strike, whether the first, second or third strike. 

Any hit going outside the ground is fair or foul, as the umpire 
judges its flight at the point at which it passes beyond the limi- 
tations of the enclosure. Any hit going outside the ground be- 
yond a distance of 235 feet entitles the batter to a home run. 

If the batsman strikes at a pitched bafl and misses it, the umpire 
must call a strike. If a ball passes over the plate at the proper 
height the umpire must call a strike whether or not the batsman 
strikes at it. A foul tip, caught by the catcher, is always a 
strike. A foul hit, whether a fly or a ball bounding to any part 
of foul ground, is a strike unless the batter has two strikes. 
After two strikes the batter may foul the ball without penalty un- 
less he be caught out on a foul fly. 



spa/ding's Athletic Library. 69 

All bunts rolling foul arc sirikcs. If the balsnian strikes at 
the ball and misses it, but the ball hits him. it is a strike. If the 
batsman hits the ball with either of his feet out of the batter's 
box, it is a foul strike and he is out. 

If a batsman bats out of turn, and it is discovered before the 
ball has been delivered to the succeeding batsman, the man, who 
should have batted, is out. and no runs can be scored or bases be 
run on the play made by the wrong batter. If while the wrong 
batsman is at bat, the mistake is discovered, the proper batsman 
may take his place, but he must be charged with the balls and 
strikes that have been recorded against the wrong batsman. In 
a case of this kind the batters continue to follow in their regular 
order. 

If a batsman be declared out because of a wrong man batting 
for him, and it be the third out, the player first at bat in the next 
inning shall be the one who would have been at bat had the 
players in the preceding inning been put out by ordinary play. 

The batsman can be called out if he fails to take his place 
within one minute after the umpire has called for him. 

A foul fly caught by a fielder retires the batsman, providing 
the fielder does not use his cap, his protector, or any illegal con- 
trivance to hold the ball. If the ball should lodge in the catcher's 
protector by accident, and he should secure the ball before it falls 
to the ground, it has been ruled that this is a fair catch. 

Whenever the batter attempts to hinder the catcher from field- 
ing or throwing the ball, he is out. 

If there is a man on first base, unless two are out, the batter is 
out when three strikes are called, whether the catcher holds the 
ball or not. 

The batsman is out on the third strike if the ball hits him and 
base runners must not advance. 

Before two men are out, if the batsman pops up a tly to the 



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infield, with first and second, or first, second and third bases 
occupied, the batsman is out if the umpire announces it an infield 
hit, and the umpire must make an instantaneous decision in 
order that a double play may be prevented and the base runners 
may be protected. 

After the batsman makes a fair hit on which he is not put out, 
he must touch first, second and third base and the home plate in 
regular succession to score a run. 

No base runner can score ahead of the men who precedes him 
in the batting order if that player is also a base runner. 

The batsman must run to first base immediately after four balls 
have been called, as well as after a fair hit has been made. 

If the batsman is hit by a pitched ball, and the umpire is satis- 
fied that the batsman did not purposely get in the way of the ball, 
he is entitled to go to first base without being put out. 

Should the catcher interfere with the batsman in striking at 
the ball, the batsman is entitled to first base without being put 
out. 

The batsman who hits a fair ball that strikes the person or 
clothing of a base runner is entitled to first base. 

After the third strike is called and missed by the catcher, if 
the batsman interferes with him he is out. 

Any fly ball legally hit by, the batsman and legally caught on 
fair or foul ground is out. 

Three strikes are out if the catcher holds the ball. In case 
he drops it, but picks it up, and touches the batsman, or picks it 
up, and throws to first base ahead of the batsman, the latter 
is out. 

Should the batsman make a fair hit and in the last half of the 
distance between home plate and first base run more than three 
feet outside of the line he is out, except that he may go out of the 
line to avoid interfering with a fielder trying to handle the ball 
as batted. This rule is construed rather liberally owing to the 
great speed with which runners go to first base. 

(See Rules 38-51 of Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide.) 



Spalding's Athletic Library. 71 

Rase Running Whenever the, umpire sends tl?'^'^'>ts- 

n I ii^an to first base on balls, or being hit 

KUieS Ijy ^ pitched ball, or being interfered 

with by the catcher, all runners on bases immediately aliean of 
him may advance a base without being put out. 

Runners on the bases may take the next base without bems^ put 
out whenever the umpire calls a balk. 

A pitched ball, that passes the catcher and strikes the umpire, 
or any fence, or building, within ninety feet of the home plate, 
entitles each runner to advance a base. 

If a fielder obstructs a base runner, the runner may go to the 
next base unless the fielder has the ball in hand to touch him 
out. ^ 

A base runner may advance a base whenever the fielder stops 
or catches the ball with his cap, glove or any part of his uniform, 
detached from its proper place on his person. 

The base runner shall return to his base, without being put out, 
on a foul tip, or foul fly not legally caught by a fielder and on 
a hit bounding foul. On a foul strike the runner must return to 
his base. On a dead ball the runner must return. If it be the 
fourth ball and a runner be on first, he is bound to advance. If 
there are runners rhead of him, on second or third, they, too, must 
advance in regular order. 

If by accident the umpire interferes with the catcher's throw 
or a thrown ball hit the umpire, the runner must return to his 
base and cannot be put out. If a pitched ball is struck at and 
missed by the batsman, but the ball hits the batsman, the runner 
returns to his base and cannot be put out. In any of the above 
cases the runner is not required to touch any intervening bases 
to reach' the base to which he is legally entitled. 

Whenever the runner is on the way from first to second, second 
to third, or third to home plate, or reverse order, he must keep 
within three feet of a direct line between bases. If he runs out 
of line to avoid being touched by a fielder he is out. However it 
a fielder is on the line trying to field a batted ball, the runner 



72 Spalding's Athletic Library. 

may run behind him to avoid interference, and shall not be put 
out. 

Interference witli a fielder attempting to field a batted ball re- 
tires the runner, unless two fielders are after the same hit, and 
the runner collides with the one whom the umpire believes to 
have had the lesser opportunity to get the ball. 

The runner is always out at any time that he may be touched 
by the ball in the hands of a fielder, unless the runner is on the 
base to which he is legally entitled. The ball, however, must be 
held by the fielder after he has touched the runner. If the run- 
ner deliberately knocks the ball out of the fielder's hands, he 
shall be declared out if not on base. 

If the runner fails to get back to base after a foul or fair 
fly is caught, before the ball is fielded to that base and legally 
held, or the runner be touched before he can get back to base by 
a fielder with the ball in his hands, the mnner is out, except that 
if the ball be thrown to the pitcher, and he delivers it to the 
batter, this penalty does not apply. If a base should be torn 
from its fastenings, when the runner strikes it he cannot be put 
out. 

If a runner is on first, or runners are on first and second, or 
first, second and third, and the ball shall be legally batted to fair 
ground, all runners are forced to run, except in the case of an 
infield fly, previously referred to, or a long fly to the outfield, and 
may be put out at any succeeding base if the ball is fielded there 
and properly held, or the runners may be touched out between 
bases in the proper manner. After a foul fly is caught or a long 
fly to the outfield is caught base runners have the privilege of 
trying for the next base. 

A base runner hit by a legally batted ball in fair territory is 
out. The batsman, however, must run to first base, but may be 
put cut if it is possible to do so. A runner on first base, who is 
forced by the batsman, may leave the base, but shall be allowed to 
return, if not forced out at second, and the batsman be fielded 
out at first. No run can be scored when a base runner is hit by 



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a batted ball n(»r can a niniior advance from second to third or 
iirsi. to second. 

A runner who fails to touch a base in regular or reverse order, 
wne.ti. a fair play is being made, is out if the ball be properly held 
Dy a fielder on the base that should have been touched, or the 
runner be touched out between bases by the ball legally held by 
a rielder. 

A runner is out if after "Play", has been called by the umpire 
he fails to return to the base that he occupied when "Time" was 
temporarily called, providing always that the ball in the meantime 
has not been delivered by the pitcher to the batter. 

When the batter runs to first base, he may overrun the base if 
ne turns to the right after passing it. If he turns to the left he 
renders himself liable to be touched out before he gets back to 
the base. 

If before two are out. and third base is occupied, the coacher 
at third base shall attempt to fool the fielder by pretending to run 
home, thereby drawing a throw to home plate, the runner on 
third base shall be declared out. 

If one or more members of the team at bat gather around a 
base for which a runner is trying, thereby confusing the fielding 
side, the runner trying for the base shall be declared out. 

If a runner touch home plate before a runner preceding him 
in the batting order, if there be such a runner, the latter shall 
lose his right to third base. 

The coachers must confine themselves to legitimate directions 
of the base runners only, and there must never be more than 
two coachers on the field, one near first base and the other near 
third base. 

One run shall be scored every time a player has made the 
legal circuit of the bases before three men are out, provided that 
a runner who reaches home, on or during a play in which the 
third man is forced out, or is put out before reaching first base, 
^nai'i not be entitled to score. 

Any special ground rules shall be understood by both team 



74 Spalding's Athletic Library. 

captains and the umpire. The captain of the home club estab- 
lishes the ground rules. 

A player who makes a legal hit to fair territory is entitled to 
as many bases as he can advance without being put out. If a 
fielder is unable to get the ball until the batter has completed the 
circuit of the bases it is called a home run providing no fielder 
makes a misplay in handling the ball. The same rule applies to 
the making of a three-base hit, a two-base hit, or a one-base hit 
— better known as a single. 

(See Rules 52-59 of Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide.) 



empire's Duties '}}''' ""P'^" "^^^ *'"^ P""'^se to 

^ call a draw game, whenever storm 

interferes, if the score is equal on the last even inning played. 
However, if the side second at bat is at bat when a storm 
breaks, and the game is terminated, and this side has scored the 
same number of runs as the other side, the umpire can call the 
game drawn without regard to the score of the last equal in- 
ning. Under like conditions, if the side second at bat has scored 
more runs than the side first at bat, it shall be declared the winner/ 
all runs for both sides being counted. 

A game car* be forfeited by the umpire if a team refuses to take 
the field within five minutes after he has called "Play" ; if one 
side refuses to play after the game has begun ; if, after the um- 
pire has suspended play, one side refuses to play after he has 
again called "Play" ; if one side tries to delay the game ; if the 
rules are violated after warning by the umpire; if there are not 
nine players on a team after one has been removed by the umpire. 
The umpire has the right to remove players for kicking at de- 
cisions or for behaving in an ungentlemanly manner. 

Only by the consent of the captain of an opposing team may a 
base runner have a batter of his own side run for him. 

The choice of innings is given to the captain of the home club. 
If two clubs happen to be playing from the same city the choice 
of innings may be determined by tossing a coin. 



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Play may be suspended by the umpire because of rain and if 
rain falls continuously for thirty minutes the umpire may termi- 
nate the game. The umpire may call "Time" for any valid reason, 
but not until the pitcher is in his position with the ball in his 
hand. In case of serious accident this provision is usually 
waived, the ball being fielded as quickly as possible to some point 
to hold the runners. 

(See Rules 60-74 of Spalding's Official Base BallGuide.) 

Scorind Rules Each side may have its own scorer, 

and in case of disagreement, the umpire 
shall decide, or the captains of each side may agree upon one 
scorer for the match. 

(See Rules 84-86 of Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide.1 



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HOW TO SCORE 

By Henry Chadwick 




To score a game of Base Ball is a very easy matter indeed, 
if the object in view is simply to ascertain which of the con- 
testing sides wins ; but to score a game for the purpose of 
making up a complete analysis of each player's work at the bat 
and in the field, is quite a different matter. For the former 
purpose the record of the outs and runs, and the runs made 
in each innings, amply suffices; but for the latter object a full 
record of all the chances offered and accepted for making runs 
and putting players out, and of all the base hits made, and of 
how batsmen and base runners reach bases and score runs, 
together with all the errors committed by the batsmen and 
fielders are necessary. To score these latter particulars with as 
much brevity, rapidity and accuracy in detail as possible, con- 
stitutes efficient scoring. How to score properly is what we 
shall endeavor to show the reader of this chapter on scoring. 

To take down in writing every play made in a game necessi- 
tates the use of a system of shorthand, which, of course, differs 
from the work of the phonographist to the extent that sound 
differs from movements. Over fifty years ago we prepared a 
system of shorthand for the movements of contestants in a 
Base Ball match, which system is now familiar to every scorer 
in the country. The abbreviations of this system were pre- 
pared on the mnemonics plan of connecting the abbreviated 
words in some way or other with the movement to be described, 
so as to allow the memory to be aided by what was already 
familiar to it, without trusting alone to an arbitrary remem- 
brance of each distinct sign. We began with the first three 
letters of the alphabet to indicate the first three bases; then 
we adopted the first or last letter of the word to be recorded, 
so as to make it familiar, thus using F for the Avord "fly," and 



SMldin^'s Athletic Library. 77 

L for the word "foul," H for "home base," R O for "run-out, ' 
K for "struck out,'" as it was the prominent letter of the word 
strike, as far as remembering the word was concerned. This 
was the principle of the system, and it was carried out in fur- 
ther abbreviations. 

Below will be found our regular method of scoring which 
was indorsed by the National Association of i860, and practised 
by the best scorers in the country. 



TO SCORE THE BATTING. 

When the players take their positions in the field, and the 
game commences, all the scorer has to do to record the par- 
ticulars of the batting, is the moment a run is secured, to put 
down a dot (•) in the corner of the square opposite the name 
of the batsman making the run ; and when an out is made all 
he has to do is to mark down the figure i for the first out, 
2 for the second out, and 3 for the third. By way of check- 
ing the score he can also record each run at the end of the 
score of each batsman, so that the batsman's total score at the 
end of each innings can be seen at a glance. 

When the innings terminate, add up the total dots or runs 
recorded, and mark the figure underneath the column of the 
innings, and underneath this figure record the grand total at 
the close of each innings. Thus suppose 3 runs are scored in 
the first innings, and 2 in the second, and 3 in the third, under 
the total figure of the second innings you mark down 5, and 
under the total figure of the third innings you mark down the 
figure 8; by this means you can tell at a glance what the total 
score of a player or of an innings is at any time during the 
game. The above rule is simply the method of scoring the 
runs and outs made, without the particulars of the fieldmg or 
any record of bases made on hits. 

One special feature of this Spalding copyright method of ours 
in scoring in Base Ball is \hc numbering of the players of each 
respective team in their regular hattiuii order, thereby planil\ 



78 Spalding s Athletic Library. 

designating each of the nine players in the field by his number 
in the battnig order. By this means a fielder's number from 
I to 9 can readily be known as the one who made an assist 
or a put-out, or \\ho commits a fielding error, no matter what 
change of position in the field is made. This change of position 
cannot possibly be made with the facility of designating the 
particular fielder by recording his number by that of his posi- 
tion as it can be by recording the figure of the order of bat- 
ting, as his position in the field is frequently changed, while 
that of his batting order is never changed during the game, ex- 
cept when a new player is added to the team, in which case he 
becomes No. lo. 

For instance, the college club rule of figures for the players 
is that of No. i, for the pitcher; No. 2, for the catcher, and 
so on from first, second and third basemen to shortstop, left 
fielder, center fielder and right fielder, while the professional 
figures are used according to the order of batting. 

When the two nines have been chosen and are present, the 
scorer records their names in the book as follows : On the left- 
hand page he places the names of one nine under the head of 
"batsman" and of the other nine under the head of "fielders," 
the batter being marked by figures i to 9 in accordance with 
their batting order. This order is reversed on the right-hand 
page, the fielders becoming the batsmen and the batsmen the 
fielders. This being done, he then records the date of the match 
and name of the grounds it is played on, this being recorded 
over the heading of the "innings." When the umpire is se- 
lected, and the players are ready to begin the game, the moment 
the umpire calls "play" the scorer records the time the call was 
made over the heading of the "batsmen," who begin the game, 
and the names of this side are the first to be put down when 
the score is made at the close of the game. The moment the 
batsman hits a ball and is put out, the scorer records the out 
by simply writing the figure i in the square of the first innings, 
opposite the batsman's name. 

In scoring a game in an ordinary score-book, each fielder is 



Spalding' s Athletic Library. 79 

numbered from one to nine, and in recording by whom players 
are put out, these figures are used 10 indicate the name of the 
fielder. Thus, if the first-named player on the list is the 
catcher, the first catch he makes behind on a foul fly is recorded 
I L-F, viz., put out by i on a foul (L), fly (F). The whole 
record of a game by this system is done simply by dots, figures 
and letters. Dots for runs, figures for the outs, players' names 
and bases players are left on, together with the total scores, 
and letters as abbreviations of the words used to indicate the 
manner in which a player is put out. In writing down the 
positions of the fielders, all that is requisite is to use the in- 
itial letter for each position, thus C for catcher, P for pitcher, 
etc. In recording the center field, however, we use M instead 
of C, recording it as "middle field," as C is for catcher. 

Suppose the fielders in their places and the 1 batsman in his, 
and the scorers ready to record the game. "Play" is called, 
and the time of beginning the game at once recorded. 
The striker then hits a ball, which is caught on the fiy 
by the left fielder, who is the seventh striker, we will sa}-, 
on the other side. On the square of the first innings op- 
posite the striker you first write down the figure i, indicat- 
ing the first hand out, and above it write the figure 7 and 



the letter F, and your record will then appear thus: : 7-F 

: I 



the 7 representing the name of the fielder, and the letter F the 
initial of the word fly, showing by whom and in what manner 
the player was put out. 

A (•) is used to score a run ; while small figures — ist, 2d and 
3d — are used to indicate left on bases. A, B, C, represent the 
first three bases, and all the other abbreviations are either the 
first or last letters of the words abbreviated. Thus, we give the 
first letters of fly, tip, run-out, and home run, and the last 
letters of foul, and struck, as we have already used F for fly; 
and the letter K, in struck, is easier to remember in conne^^tion 
with the word than S. 



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SINGLE-LETTER ABBREVIATIONS. 

The single-letter abbreviations we use are as follows : 
A — For First Base. 
B — For Second Base. 
C — For Third Base. 
H— For Home Plate. 

These indicate the several bases only, the following bv 
otherwise used ; 

F— For Catch of Fly Ball. 

K — For Struck Out. 

L — For Foul Balls. 

M — For Middle Field position, viz.. Center Field. 

P— For Passed Balls. 

S — For "Sacrifice Hits." 



DOUBLE-LETTER ABBREVIATIONS. 

The double-letter abbreviations are as follows : 

AB— For At Bat. 

BB— For Bases on Balls. 

FC — Eor Fielder's Choice. 

LF — For Foul Fly Catch. 

HR — For Home Run. 

RD— For Run Out. 

LK— For Foul Strike. 

TF— For Tip Fly Ball. 



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BATTING SIGNS. 

Abbreviations used in batting differ from the letter signs, as 
will be seen below. 

In indicating base hits we employed a cross "j for one-base 
hit, a double cross Ijl for a two-base hit, and a triple cross 
i for a three-base hit, and to show where the ball was hit, 
we added a dot to the cross so as to indicate the part of the field 
the ball was sent to. Thus a hit to left field for one base is 
marked thus | ; a hit to right field for two bases, thus 

^ ; a hit to center field for three bases thus, ^ 

A ground ball to cither position yielding two bases ijl zt it 

FIELDING SIGNS. 

The signs we use for Fielding movements are as given below : 

A high-thrown wide ball is indicated thus, .i_ , the line 
being for the throw and the dot above for the high ball. The 
low-thrown wide ball is similarly indicated, only the ball is 
placed under the line, thus "t . 

A half circle shows a wild-pitched ball, thus ^^ . A dropped 
fly ball with a dot in the center, thus © . A double play 

by the following sign, } . A batsman hit by a pitched ball 

by the word "hit." A muffed ball by (m) . 

The base-running signs are as follows: St for stolen base, 
Jst, 2d and 3d for left on bases, the figures showing what bases 
the runners were left on. 

It will be seen at a glance that the mnemonic system is 
frequently used in the makeup of the abbreviations; that is, the 
use of signs one is familiar with in the place of mere arbitrary 
signs. 



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WHAT A BASE BALL 
PLAYER NEEDS 



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A Base Ball player needs an outfit that plays with him, not against 
him, and we have got to reckon in the outfit as the most important 
articles the Balls. Bats, Mitts and Gloves that the player uses. 
Aftei- that we have got to consider the uniforms and then the arti- 
cle* making up the equipment of the irroiinds. 




For over thirty years A. G. Spalding & Bros, have been studying 
to please the athlete, to give him just what is right and what is 
most suitable for the sport that he is interested in. This applies 
not only to Base Ball gcods but also to the general line of athletic 
equipment. 



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Taking up the first requisite of the Ease Ball player — the ball— 
The Spalding Official League Ball has been used exclusively by the 
National League, Minor Leagues, and by all Intercollegiate and other 
associations for over a quarter of a century, and is beyond all ques- 
tion the most perfect Base Ball that has ever been produced. It is 
put out with an absolute guarantee to last through one continual 
match game without losing its shape. The price of the Spalding 
Otficial League Base Ball is $1.25 each and it is carried in stock and 
sold by dealers throughout the country, a total of over 30,00(> who 
handle the Spalding line of athletic goods, 

A ball that calls for the consider- 
ation of clubs that want a ball that 
is regulation in every way. but 
somewhat more durable than the 
regular Official League Ball, is the 
Spalding Double Seam No. 0, the 
price of which is $L.50 each. This 
ball is made with the same caie 
and of the same material as the 
Official League Ball, and the double 
stitch renders it di)ul)]y secure 
against ripping. 




For boys' teams, playing games that are to be recognized as of- 
ficial, the Spalding No. IB ball should be used. The price of this 
ball is 75 cents. This is made with- horsehide cover and in evei-y 



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rcspoct is tlio saino as the Oflicial Loafruo Ball excopt that it is 
slightly smaller in size. 

To satisfy the tleiuand for a high grade ball as good as any so- 
called "League" balls made in imitation of the Si)alding Oilicial 
League Ball, the No. X 'Varsity League Ball has been put out by. 
Spalding, and tlie price of this ball is .i;t.tit> each. A new full size 
ball has been added to the Spalding line this season,: this is the 
Spalding No. l.\ .\mateur Leagiu>. made with tlu> horsehide cover and 
of exc-ellent nniterial throughout : priii' 75 cents. Other large size 
lialls in the Spalding line are the No. 2, rrofe.^sional. .W cents; No. 
n. King of the Diamond, 2.5 cents; No. 7, Bovs" Favorite, 20 cents; 
No S. 1(> cents. The other si>ecial balls included in the Spalding 
line for bovs" use and slightlv smaller than regulation size are No. 
XB. Interscholastic League, .5(» cents; No. 10. High Flyer. 2.5 cents: 
No. 7B, League .lunlor. 2.5 cents; No. 14, Boys' Amateur, 15 cents; 
No. 1>B. Boys' Lively. 10 cents; No. VA, Rocket, 5 cents. All of 
these Base Balls are well made. The (pnility of material throughout 
is excellent and the sewing and otlier details of manufacture are all 
attended to in our own factory under the direct snp(>rvision of ex- 
pert Base Ball players through whose hands every ball passes before 
it is put out for use. 

A Base Ball Bat in these days has got to bo something more than 
a stick of wood whittled out by the boy himself, or a convenient 
broom handle saweil off to the proper length. A Spalding Base Ball 
Bat nu'ans a scientific article of Base Ball i)lay: something that has 
had the consideration of nu'U who know just what is required by a 
Base Ball player and who have had at their disposal the uneiiualed 
facilities of our m;inufacturing eslablishinent to produce a bat that 
is just right. The demand for Base Ball bats has l)een so great at 
times as to tax to the utmost tin' facilities of the Spalding factory, 
but that has never led us to take from our drying sheds, timber not 
sutliciently seasoned We have made certain in every case before a 
stick of timber was takt>n out of the drying shed that it had been 
properly seasoned so as to give the necessary driving power recpiired 
in a Base Ball Bat that is to be just right, and then after the 
stick of timber has been turned over to the batmaker. who is to turn 
it out, it needs his practiced eye and the knowled.ge that he has 
gotten during all the years that he has been supervising the manu- 
facture of Spalding bats to tell him just what model that particular 
bat should b(> uiiide. to utilize to the fullest extent the good points in- 
herent in the superb timber to which so much expense and trouble 
has already been attached. 

You may turn a piece of timber that is just right over to a man 
who does not know what is retpiired in a Base Ball Bat, and al- 
though you show him tlu> model of what you need, it does not follow 
that he will give you a bat that will be satisfactory. It needs a 
certain special knowledge to turn out a bat that is properly balanced, 
with the weight just in the right place, the grip just the right 
shape and the length proper, and it is this special knowledge which 
these batmakers have ac(piired through their long connection with A. 
G. Spalding & Bros., in turning out the supt^rb lin»> of Base Ball 
Bats which are manufacturi'd at the Spalding bat factory. 

Tlie Spalding (Jold Medal Bats, in men's size, are made in three 
different styles. No. GM, plain, white wax finish; No. GMT, taped bat; 
No. GMP, professional, special dark finish. These three bats all sell 
at the same price. $1.00 each, and in the same quality is made a 
boy's size bat. No. GMB. the price of which is 50 cents each. The 
special second growth ash that goes in the (Jold Medal line of bats 
is the choice selection of the best ash timl)er that can l>e bought 
anywhere at any price. The same grade of timber is used in the 
Spalding Mushroom Bats, of which two different st.vles are made. 
No. M, plain, special finish, and No. MT, with taped handle. The 
price of both of these Mushroom Bats is .$1.00 each. The knob ar- 
rangenu-nt at the end of the Sitalding Mushroom Bats gives a more 
even distribution of wei.trht over the whole length than is possible 
under the old construction, and foj^ certain kinds of play the bat is 
practically invalualie. Mr. Gharles A. Comiskey, President of the 



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Chicago Amorican I^asuc Club, fhampions of the World, says* "The 
Spalding Mushroom Vat receives my hearty endorsement. My ex- 
perience as a hall player enables me to thoroughly appreciate its 
good qualities." And the following players on the Chicago National 
League Club, champions of the National League in I'Md, V. L. Chance, 
John Evers, Joe Tinker, James F. Slagle and J. Kling, say: "In all 
our experience as Base Ball players we have not found a bat more 




GOLD MEDAL BATS. MUSHROOM 



TRADE MARK BATS. 



satisfactory than the Spalding Mushroom Bat." The opinion of John 
J. McGraw. Manager of the New York Base Ball Club, of this bat 
is as follows: "P'or a long time 1 have been trying to find a bat 
that would balance when 'choking.' Not until I used the Spalding 
Mushroom Bat have I found a bat that was up to my idea. This 
bat is used exclusively by the New York players." And William 
Gleason, of the Philadelphia National League Club, says: "I have 
played professional Base Ball for the last 15 years and have tried 



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all kinds of bats, but no bat has given me such good service as the 
Spalding Mushroom Bat. Quality and balance are perfect." 

The balance of the Spalding line of Base Ball Bats includes the 
"A. G. Spalding Autograph" Bat, 75 cents each; the No. 3-0, Wagon 
Tongue, full size bat. 50 cents; the No. OX, Axletree, with tape- 
wound handle, 35 cents; the No. 2X, full size bat, 25 cents; also the 
following boys' size bats: No. 3X, Junior League, 25 cents; No. 
2XB. antique finish, 10 cents. 

How much a Base Ball catcher owes to a properly made mitt no 
one but he can tell. Spalding knows, however, how to make a mitt 
so as to give the greatest aid to the catcher. They have studied 
this point for years. They are continually experimenting and they 
claim that the result of their study and experimenting is shown in 
what they consider the Spalding perfect line of Base Ball Mitts for 
catchers, basemen and fielders. They spend a great amount yearly 
in investigating improved tanning processes, and at their factory 
maintain an expensive department devoted wholly to the one object 
of improving the construction of their goods. In every one of the 
Spalding mitts the best material obtainable is used. This not only 
applies to the leather but also to the padding, the thread in the 
stitching, the leather lacing thongs, and every other small detail in 
the manufacturing problem. 





No. 9-0 No. 8-0 

This is the second season ffir the No. 9-0 Spalding Mitt. This 
style, with its patent molded face, proved a revelation to old time 
players when put out last season and took like wildfire. For the 
face of this mitt only the choicest parts of each hide are selected. 
The leather must be perfectly tanned, because of the peculiar stitch- 





No. 7-0 



No. 7.0R 



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Ing and the molding process which is nccessarj' to produce a perfect 
"pocket" with no seams or rough places of any kind on the face. 
This mitt is padded with best felt, has steel wire lacing and a 
leather strap and brass buckle fastening at back. The price of the 
Spalding No. 9-U Mitt is $8.(>0 each. The next grade is. the Spalding 
No. 8-0, Professional Style, with face of white buck and absolutely 
best grade material throughout. The price of the No. 8-0 Mitt is 
$7,00 each. The Spalding No. 7-0 Mitt, which has become known 





No. S— Scoop 
generally as the "Perfection, 
calfskin and has double 




No. 5-0 
is $6.00 each. It is of finest quality 
of stitching on heel pad. Spalding; 




No. OX No. O 

makes a similar mitt to the number 7-0, but of black leather and 

without heel pad. This is known as the Spalding No. 7 O-R, and 
the price is $7.00 each. 





No.OA 



No. A 



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In passing wo would lik<> to inciition tJip new SpaldinR Scoop Mitt, 
an extra large size, conibining the good points of the baseman's pat- 
tern with the size of the largest mitt now in use by catchers. The 
scoop is stiffened with sole leather, giving full protection to the ends 
of the fingers, and as there is no strain at all on the face, there is 
no danger of injury to the thumb. The price of the No. S Scoop 
Mitt is .$10.00. An old favorite is the Spalding League Mitt, No. 
5-0, at $5.00 each. This is an excellent article, well made and very 




No. B No. D 

popular with some of the best catchers on the big teams. The 
Spalding Decker Patent Mitt, No. 0-X, costs $3.50. This has a heavy 
piece of sole leather on the back for extra protection to the hands 
and fingers, and it is well made of best grade material throughout. 
Other full size , catchers' mitts in the Spalding line are No. Mitt, 




No. AB No. A A No. BE 

$3.00; No. 0-A Mitt, $2.00; No. A Mitt, $1.50; No. B Mitt, $1.00; 
No. D Mitt, $1.00; No. 4 Mitt. .50 cents. All of these mitts are 
made to fit men. They are well made throughout and they all bear 
the broad Spalding guarantee. The line of Spalding Youths' Mitts 
for catchers comprises the No. A-B, which is made without heel pad 






No. 5 No. BX No. BXR 

and of extra quality white buck, price $1.00 each; the No. A A Mitt, 
made with patent lace back and good quality throughout, 50 cents; 



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the No. BE Mitt, a very popular style, oO cents, and the No. 5 Mitt, 
25 cents. 

When it conies to a Baseman's Mitt there are a yood njany points 
to be considered that do not entei- into the construction of a regular 
Catcher's Mitt. A Baseman's Mitt must be pliable, be of a certain 
size, and afford some i)rotection. In addition to this there are cer- 
tain other qualities that cannot be described exactly, but which must 
all enter into the construction of the Baseman's Mitt which is to be 




No. BXS No. DX No. CX 

satisfactory ti> the great number of players who play on the bases 
and want a mitt that will help their play. The Spalding line of 
First Basemen's Mitts we feel certain includes all of the necessary 
qualities and we know that basemen on the largest teams use Spald- 
ing mitts almost universally. The line includes the Spalding, No. 
B-X, best quality, made of choice selected and special tanned calf- 






No. EX No. 3C No. 3XR 

skin, price $4.00. Spalding makes a similar mitt of black leather. 
This is the No. BXR, the price of which is also $4.00. Both of 
these mitts have the double row of stitching on heel pad and strap- 
and-buckle fastening at back. The No. BXS is made without the 
heel pad, but is otherwise similar to the No. BX, and the price is 
the same A First Baseman's Mitt, made of drab leather and along 
the lines of the better grade styles, is the No. CX, the price of 






No. 3X 



No. 4X No. SX 

which is $2.(»(t. The next Mitt is No. DX, at $1.r.(», and an excellent 
First Baseman's Mitt for boys is the Spalding No. EX, at $1.00. 



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Of Fielders' Mitts Spalding makes a comprehensive line. These 
differ in style from both the Basemen's and Catchers' mitts, incor- 
porating in themselves special features which make them particularly 
attractive to Base Ball playersi in the field. The best grade Spalding 
Fielder's Mitt is the No. 3C, made of molded brown calfskin, leather 





No. 6X. 



No. 7X. 



lined, and strap-and-buckle fastening at back. The price of the No. 
3C is $3.00 each. A similar style of Mitt, but made of black leather, 
is the Spalding No. 3XR, at $3.00, and on the same model, but 
made of white tanned buckskin, the Spalding No. 3X at $3.00. A 
very satisfactory style of Fielder's Mitt, of drab leather, is the 




No. PX. 



No. RX. 



No. 2X. 



Spalding No. 4X, at $2.00, and a very popular style the N<) ."iX, at 
$1.00. Two different styles of Fielder's Mitts are made tor boys; 
No. 6X, of brown cape leather, at 50 cents, and No. 7X, of special 
tanned leather, at 25 cents. 






No. 2XS 



No. AX. 



No. XS. 



Gloves must fit and they must feel comfortable, no matter whether 
they are made for walking, driving, or Base Ball. It is not suf- 
ficient to simply sew two pieces of leather together in the shape of 
a man's hand and put it out as a glove. This is especially true 
with a Base Ball Glove. A man may wear a glove that is not 
suited to his hand, but he cannot play Base Ball to the best of his 



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ability if the glove he is wearing is not properly made. Thirty 
years experience in the manufacture of everything relating to the 
game of Base Ball has given Spalding an expert knowledge that no 
money can buy. The training that the people in the Spalding fac- 
torits has obtained during the time they have been turning out 





No. XL. 



No. X. 



No. 13. 



Spalding Athletic Goods is worth more to the Base Ball player who 
purchases the Spalding article than could be possibly charged for the 
article itself. It represents a part of the value of the Spalding 
trade -mark and another part of that value is contained in the broad 




No. 15. 



No. 15L. 



No. 12. 



No. 16. 



Spalding Guarantee which is given with every article of Spalding 
manufacture, a guarantee that is broader, we believe, than that given 
bv anv manufacturer in any line of goods. Spalding guarantees that 
their -roods will give satisfaction,— not only that they will look right 




No. PXB. No. 14. No. XB. No. 19. 

when thev are purchased, but that they will be right when they are 
put in use and that they will stay right while they are being used. 
A guarantee .is broad iis this represents a good many dollars to a 
Base Ball team in the course of the season and it should be con- 
sidered when it comes to purchasing the outfits for the team, es- 



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pocially when it is remembered that it costs nothing extra. The line 
of Spalding Infielders' Gloves comprises styles suitable for every class 
of player. The best glove turned out is the Spalding No. PX, Pro- 
fessional Style, at $3.00. This is made up on lines suggested by 
prominent professional players, and the buckskin used in its con- 
struction is the finest Spalding has been able to obtain anywhere. It 
is heavily padded around edges and extending well up into the little 
finger with fine quality felt. It has no heel pad, but is made extra 
long to protect the wrist. A similar glove, but made of black 
leather, is the Spalding No. RX, price of which is $3.00. A very 
popular style which has retained its popularity during the great 
many years that we have been manufacturing it is the No. 2X In- 
flelder's Glove, the price of which is $2.50. Spalding makes a 
special professional style glove. No. 2XS. at $2.50. A popular price 
glove in the professional style is the Spalding No. XL. at $1.50, and 
with heel pad made of white tanned leather. The Spalding No. XS, 
at $2.00, is very good value. The other full size gloves in the 
Spalding line are the No. X, at $1.50; No. 13, at $1.00; No. 15, at 
$1.00; No. 15L, at $1.5(1; No. 12, at 75 cents; No. 16, at 50 cents. 
Included in the Spalding line are a number of gloves of youths' size, 
which are well made of the same material as that used in the men's 
gloves, but made in the proper size and in the correct shape for 
youths and boys. These are the No. PXB Glove, similar in every 
way to the No. PX best men's glove, but in boy's size. The PXB 
costs $2.00 each. The next grade is the No. XB, in boy's size, 
similar in quality to the No. X. The No. XB costs $1.00. A special 
professional style boy's glove at a popular price is the No. 14, which 
costs 50 cents, and the cheapest boy's glove is the No. 19, at 25 cents. 




No. 4-0 



No. 3-0 



No. 2-0 



When it comes to a Base Ball Mask catchers require an articlp 
that will give full protection, that will not be too heavy and that 
will feel comfortable when they are wearing it. Spalding has 
studied out the requirements of the Base Ball catcher in this par- 
ticular thoroughly and we know that the Spalding line of Base Ball 
Masks comprises styles that are right in every necessary requisite. 
The best grade made by Spalding is the No. 4-0, Sun Protecting 
Mask, the style that is used by practically all of the big League 
catchers. The price of the No. 4-0 is .$4.00. It has the patent 
sunshade which protects the eyes without obstructing the view, and 
is strongly made of best material throughout. The next style. No. 
3-0, is very popular, and it affords alisolute protection to the neck 
without interfering in the slightest with free movements. The No. 
3-0 costs $3.0<J each. A very popular style with catchers on big 
teams is the Spalding No. 2-0, at $2.50. and the No. OX, black 
enameled, at $2.00, and No. 0, bright wire, at $1.50. A popular 
priced mask is the Spalding No. A, full size and substantially made. 
The price of the No. A is $1.(H) and a cheaper priced full size mask 
is the No. L, at 75 cents. In boys' masks Spalding makes three 



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diflferent styles, No. B. bright win", very strongly mado, costs $1.00; 
No. C, well padded, 50 cents, and No. 1), of bright wire, 25 ceuts. 





No. 0. No. L. 

Spalding has added to the line of Base Ball Masks this season a 
special style for umpires. A mask for umpires has become an ex- 
tremely necessary part of their equipment and the new Spalding 
style combines the most desirable features of the best catchers' 
masks with the special points necessary for the umpire. This mask 
has a special ear protection, is well 
padded, and on the whole is the safest 
mask that has been made so far, 
while at the same time it is no heav- 
ier in weight than the regular catch- 
er's style. This is the Spalding No. 
5-0. cost of which is $5.00 each. 





No. B. 



No. C. No. D. No. 5-0. 

the first to introduce an inflated body protector made 



Sn.ildinff was the first to inrrouuce an luuun-u u^u., ,^.y..-^-. r;.„„ 
under th/ Griy Patent and the method used when the tirst Scalding 
P-o ector was put out has been retained up to the present, with 
some improvements which add to .the ^^^^^^t and convemence of he 
catcher. The number of styles is greater than ever bef^o'-e in he 
Spalding line now, ofifering a wide range for selection The Spa klnvg 
body protectors are No. 3-0, large size, giving full protection, $8.(X> 
pqch- No 2-0 lar-e size. $6.00; No. 0, the popular League style. 
S&e?ch; No. l.^lmateur\tyle. $4.00 each; No. M, Interscholastic 
stvie and full size, $3.00 each; No. 2, youth's size $2.50 each. 
Spalding also makes two different styles of ""^P^^f^.J"^^ ^o s t he 
All of ^he umpire body protectors are made up specially to suit tne 
fndivYdual wishes of the umpire and it is "^^'^^^'^^ ,^'^^ Vide'" t is 
state how long the protector is to be made and how v,ide. it is 
also well, if possible, to send a paper diagram sboxsing th*^ J^^^^J 
size, so as to make certain of a proper fit The two styles or 
umpire body protectors that Spalding puts out thfe season are the 
n" C large size, at $10.0<), and the No. S, small size, at the same 

^"r'Btle^all team really considering their reputation should not 
rest when ?hey bave fitted up the in^i^^ual Players properly but 
the ground should be properly equipped, and to do this there is no 
Ipv more certain than to purchase Spalding equipment. The bases 



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should be ronsidered first and of these SpahliiiR uiakes three dif- 
ferent styles: No. 0, of extra (juality canvas and (luilted, cost 
$6.00 per set of three; No. 1. not quilted, .$5.00 per set, and No. 2, 




No. S No. 2 

also of canvas, $3.50 per set. In the home plates Spalding has two 
different styles, both of the proper shape and size, in accordance 
with league regulations, and the beet quality is the No. 1, made of 



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extra fine white ruliber. The price of the No. I Home Plate is $0.00 
each. Spalding also has a very durable style of home plate made 
of composition, regulation size and shape. This is the No. C, which 
costs $5.00 complete with pins. In the Pitcher's Box Plates Spalding 
has the regulation size, made of white rubber complete with pins. 
This is the No. 3, at $7.00 each. Foul Flags made of bunting, 18x24 
inches, in any color and with one letter stitched on each side, com- 
plete with 7-foot spearhead staff, cost $1.50 each. When it comes 
to Shoe Plates the same players that use Spalding shoes recognize 
the value that there is in Spalding Shoe Plates. They are well made, 
of the very best material, and will give excellent satisfaction. The 
styles furnished by Spalding are the No. 3-0 and No. 4-0, toe and 
heel plates, respectively, of razor steel, sharpened, which cost 50 
cents per pair. The No. and No. 2-0 toe and heel plates, respec- 
tively, made of hardened steel, sharpened, at 25 cents per pair, and 
the No. 1 and No. IH, toe and heel plates, respectively, of good 
quality steel, sharpened, at 10 cents per pair. Then Spalding haa 
the Pitcher's Toe Plates, No. A, made of aluminum, at 25 cents, 
and No. B, Brass also 25 cents. 

Starting on their trip, or even If they have no traveling to do, 
it is generally necessary for a Base Ball team to have a bag in 
which the equipment of bats may be carried and in the Spalding 
line will be found bat bags to meet their requirements. The No. 2 
style will hold twelve bats, made of heavy waterproof canvas and 
leather reinforced, costs $3.50 each. The No. 3 stvle, similar to the 
No. 2, but to hold only six bats, costs $2.00 each. For League clubs 
particularly and for clubs having a schedule requiring any amount of 
traveling, Spalding has a special club bat bag of heavy leather with 
galvanized iron ends. No. 7, the price of which is $30.00. This bag 
holds three dozen full size bats and it is made so strong that it is 
absolutely unbreakable, making certain that the bats and the bag 
will reach their destination safely, no matter how the bag is handled. 
Individual players sometimes need bat bags for their own particular 
bats and Spalding makes three styles of individual bat bags, No. 01, 
of sole leather, to hold two bats, cost $4.00; No. 02, of heavy water- 
proof canvas, with leather cap at both ends, cost $1.50, and No. 03, 
with leather cap at one end, cost $1.00. The No. 5 combined uni- 
form and bat bag is a popular style. It will hold a complete uni- 
form and has a compartment also to carry one bat. It is made of 
best canvas and costs $3.50. An individual uniform bag that is a 
very convenient shape and is pop'ilar with many players is the 
Spalding No. 4. at $2.50, made of best quality white canvas with 
two leather handles and strap-and-buckle fastenings. The roll form 
of uniform bag is the style that enables a player to carry his uniform 
without wrinkling it. Spalding makes two styles of uniform bags in 
this form; No. 1, of best canvas, costs $3.00, and No. 2, of fine bag 
leather, costs $6.00. 

Score books are made in a great variety of styles, but a club that 
wishes to keep the record of their games in proper shape purchases a 
Spalding score book, which is the same as used by the official re- 
porters, and are the most convenient and simplest for general use. 
Club size, with board covers. No. 4, for 30 games, costs $1.00; No. 5, 
with cloth cover, for 6i» games, costs $1.50; and the No. 7, with 
cloth cover, for 160 games, costs $3.00. In pocket size, the No. 2, 
with board cover, for 22 games, costs 25 cents, and the No. 1, with 
paper covers, for 7 games, costs 10 cents. Score cards cost 25 cents 
per dozen. For the umpire a very necessary article is a celluloid 
indicator, bv which he can keep a record, vrithout any trouble, of the 
balls and strikes. The Spalding Umpire Indicator No. costs 50 
cents and is substantially made and is endorsed and used by all 
League umpires. For ordinary scoring another simple device is the 
Spalding Scoring Tablet, made of celluloid, and of a size so that it 
can be carried in the vest pocket- The Spalding Scoring Tablet No. 1 
costs 25 cents. 



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WHAT A BASE BALL PLAYER 
SHOULD WEAR 



■^ -^ -^ X^ idf^ -^ -^ 

^-w <^ -^ ^"W <^ '^ '^ 



A Base Ball player, in the eyes of the spectators at most games, 
is a hero. They would all like to be able to play as well as he does. 
He seems to possess in their eyes attributes that are different from 
the ordinary run of men. Is it not well, therefore, that this man, 
who is regarded as a hero, should appear before those who admire 
him in the best possible manner? He can only do so if he has on a 
neat uniform and is equipped as a Base Ball player should be: in an 
outfit that is suitable for the game he is playing. After the experi- 
ence of thirty years and over in catering to Base Ball players, Spalding 
knows pretty accurately what they require, and that is why newly 
organized teams go there in ever-increasing numbers to ask for advice 
as to the outtit that they should purchase. Spalding does not recom- 
mend to a young team an expensive outfit that would be suitable for 
a team on one of the big leagues. Spalding has outfits to suit teams 
connected with the prominent leagues, outfits for school and college 
teams, outfits for the semi-professional clubs, and still other outfits 
for the ordinary amateur clubs, and for the club composed of young 
boys who are ambitious to make as good a showing as possible and 
yet are not able to purchase the higher-priced uniforms. In fact, 
this season Spalding has gotten up a special Boy's Uniform that you 
will find listed in the Spalding Catalogue at $1.00 each. It would 
not be possible to furnish it at this price if It were not on account 
of the unequaled Spalding factory facilities. 

The best grade Spalding Uniform is the No. 0, which sells complete 
In single uniforms for $15.00, but where clubs purchase an entire 
outfit at one time the price is $12.50 per suit. No extra charge is 
made for lettering shirts with name of club nor for detachable sleeves, 
and striped stockings in stock colors are furnished at no extra charge, 
if preferred instead of plain stockings. If special colors are required 
In these striped stockings, however, an extra charge of 25 cents per 
pair is made, to cover the extra expense. This highest grade uniform 
is furnished in thirteen different colors. Including three special pat- 
terns which have been added to the line this season, and which are 
different from anything ever used before in a Base Ball Uniform. 
These special patterns include a very handsome red stripe, a green 
stripe and an attractive navy blue check. The regular line of plain 
colors include the following ten pattei'ns, which are similar to those 
Spalding has been furnishing in this grade uniform for the past 
few years. 

The next uniform in the Spalding line is similar to the No. 0, 
but lighter in weight, and is furnished in the same thirteen colors. 
This is the University Uniform, No. 1, price of which in single suits 
is $12.50 each, and when purchased at one time for a complete club 
outfit, nine players or more, the price is $10.00 per suit. 

The next grade uniform is the Interscholastic Uniform, No. 2, in 
which the three new patterns are not furnished, only the ten plain 
colors, similar in shade to the plain colors furnished in the No. and 
No. 1. The price for this uniform complete, purchased singly, is 
$10.00 each, and for a complete club outfit, nine uniforms or more, 



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the price is $8.00 each. No extra charge for h-ttcring shirts with 
name of club iior for detachable sleeves will be made on either the 
No. 1 or No. 2 grade uniforms, and striped stockings in st()ck colors 
will be furnished at no extra charge. Where special colors in striped 
stockings are required, an extra charge f()r same on an order for an 
entire team will be 25 cents per pair, to cover expense of getting out 
the special color. 

Spalding has on hand a special flannel, royal purple, dyed particu- 
larly for teams connected with the Order of Elks, and while it is 
not recommended that this he made up in solid color in suits, still it 
makes a beautiful combination as trimming on white flannel, and 
uniforms in the No. 1 and No. 2 qualities only can be trimmed with 
this purple trimming at no extra charge. 

For the past sea.son Spalding has been furnishing to some of the 
more prominent of the minor league teams on special order a h(>avy 
weight uniform made of very durable material and in attractive 
colors. The demand was increasing so much for this uniform that 
this season it is added to the regular line, and this is now known 
aa the No. M Minor League Uniform. The price for single uniforms 
is $9.00 each, and to clubs ordering for the entire team the price is 
$7.50 each. The uniform is furnished in four different colors: Navy 
Blue, Pearl Gray, Dark Gray and White only. No extra charge is 
made for lettering shirts with name of club nor for detachable sleeves 
and striped stockings in stock colors will be furnished at no extra 
charge, and for any special colors on an order for an entire team the 
extra charge for striped stockings will be 25 cents per pair. 

For amateur teams we recommend particularly the Spalding "Club 
Special," No. 3, Uniform, the price of which in single uniforms is 
$6.00 per suit, and the net price to clubs ordering for an entire team, 
$5.00 per suit. This uniform is furnished in five different colors: 
White, Blue Gray, Maroon, Navy Blue and Brown Gray. No extra 
charge will be made for lettering shirts with name of club nor for de- 
tachable sleeves, and striped stockings in stock colors will be fur- 
nished at no extra charge, if desired. Special colored striped 
stockings on team outfits will be charged for extra at 25 cents per 
pair, to cover cost of special striping. 

For the younger Base Ball players we recommend particularly the 
"Amateur Special" Uniform, No. 4, the price of which in single out- 
fits is $5.00 per suit, and to clubs ordering for an entire team, $4.00 
per suit. This unifoim is furnished in six different colors: White. 
Light Gray, Maroon, Navy Blue and Green. No extra charge is made 
for lettering shirts with name of club nor for detachable sleeves, and 
striped stockings will be furnished in stock colors only, at no extra 
charge, but no special striped stockings will be furnished with this 
uniform. ,, ^^ _ 

A cheaper grade uniform for j'ouths is the Spalding Junior, No. 5, 
furnished in four colors: Maroon, Green, Blue Gray and Brown Mixed, 
and the price of which in single outfits is .$4.00 per suit, and to clubs 
ordering nine or more uniforms, $3.<iO per suit. No extra charge for 
lettering shirts with name of club nor for detachable sleeves, and 
with this uniform also striped stockings in stock colors only will be 
furnished at no extra charge, but no striped stockings will be fur- 
nished except in stock colors. v. c i , 

The special uniform that has been gotten up this season by Spald- 
ing for the younger players is the No. 6 quality, made of gray 
material, but in no larger sizes than .30-inch waist and 34-inch chest. 
The price of this uniform is $1.00, including shirt, button front, with 
one felt letter on front, padded pants, peak cap, web belt with metal 
buckle and either plain or striped stockings in stock colors only. 
With such a uniform there i.s really no excuse for any club not to be 
fitted out complete, for the price is well within the reach of the 
pocketbook of practically any Base Ball player or team. , , , ^ 

Base Ball players are coming to use more and more double-breasted 
coats and vest-shaped sweaters. They add a good deal to the ap- 
nearance of a Base Ball outfit. Spahling makes doubl.'-breasted <'oats 
hi four different qualities to match the four best grades of Spalding 
Uniforms The No. quality coats cost, singly, $10.50, or with set of 



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uuiforiiis of nine or more coats at one time, the special club price is 
$9.50 each. In the No. 1 quality, price of the single coat is $10.00, 
or to clubs purchasing with uniforms or with nine or more coats at 
one time $9.00. The No. 2 quality, singly, costs $8.50, or with set of 
uniforms or nine or more coats at one time the price is $7.50 each. 
The No. M quality, purchased singly, costs $8.25 each, or with set of 
uniforms or when purchasing nine or more coats- at one time the price 
is $7.50 each. 





No. O. No. VG„ 

The Spalding Vest Sweater, No. VG, is very popular with Base Ball 
players. It is made of best quality worsted, heavy weight, with pearl 
buttons, and is furnished in Gray or White only. Special trimmed 
edging and cuffs in stock colors will be supplied on this sweater at 
no extra charge. The price for the No. VG sweater is $0.00 each. 

From time to time it is necessary for players to purchase Base 
Ball iShirts and Pants separately. The prices for Spalding Base Ball 
Shirts lettered with name of club and with detachable sleeves if 
desired, are as follows: No. 0, best quality, $6.00 each; No. 1. Uni- 
versity style, $5.00 each; No. 2, Interscholastic, $4,00 each; No. 3, 
Club Special, $2.50 each; No. 4, Amateur Special, $2.00 each; No. 5, 
Junior Shirt, $1.50 each. 

Ttie prices for the Base Ball Pants purchased separately are as 
follows: No. quality, $6.00 per pair; No. 1, University style, 
$5.00 per pair; No. 2, Interscholastic. $3.75 per pair; No. 3. Club 
Special, .$2.50 per pair; No. 4. Amateur Special, $2.00 per pair; No. 
5, Junior Pants, $1.50 per pair. 

When it comes to Base Ball Shoes there is really no part of the 
outfit to which greater care should be devoted than in making the 
proper selection. If the shoes are Dot right the player will not be 





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comfortable and he will not pl.iy his liest game. Spalding has de- 
voted no end of time and troulde to working out shoes that are 
absolutely right for the Base Ball player. In the Spalding highest 
grade there are three dift'en-nt styles, fmm which the most critical 
player may be certain to .select slioes that will answer his particular 
requirements. The Spalding No. a^ Shoes have been known as the 
•'Spalding Highest Quality" for years past, and they well deserve 



SPALDING'S OFFICIAL BASE BALL GUIDE. 



that title. This shoe is made of specially selected Kangaroo leather, 
and it is a strictly bench-made shoe; that is, it is made by an ex- 
pert cobbler, all hand work, and as well made as it is possible to 
make. The plates used on this shoe are of the finest forged razor 
steel and they are firmly riveted to hold the sole. In every detail 
this shoe is absolutely best. From the fact that it is worn by the 
players of all the big league teams is pretty good evidence that it 
is made right. The "Spalding Highest Quality" Base Ball Shoe is 
known as the No. 2-0, and the price is $7.00 per pair. 





No. FW. 



No. O. 



Some time back Spalding got up specially for prominent league 
players a Sprinting Base Ball Shoe. For this the famous Spalding 
Running Shoe last, from which the shoes have been made for all the 
famous sprinters, is used. The element of strength is not sacrificed, 
however, and the Spalding No. 308, while extremely light in weight, 
will be found substantial in construction. It is hand sewed through- 
out and is strictly a bench-made shoe, made by expert cobblers in 
the Spalding factory. The Spalding No. SOS Shoe costs $7.00 per 
pair. 

Two seasons ago there was a demand for even lighter weight 
Sprinting Shoes than the No. 30S, and after considerable experi- 
menting, the Spalding '"Feather Weight" Base Ball Shoe, No. FW, 
which is the lightest Base Ball Shoe ever made, was gotten up. To 
give an idea as to the lightness of this shoe, we note below the weight 
of five of the principal sizes: Size 5 weighs 17 ounces to the pair; 
Size 6 weighs 17 1-2 ounces; Size 7 weighs 18 ounces; Size 8 weighs 
19 ounces; Size 9 weighs 20 ounces. Owing to the lightness and 
fineness of its construction, it is suitable for the exacting demands 





No. 35. No. 37. 

of the fastest plavers and is not intended for general use or for the 
ordinary player. This shoe is the same as the other two styles in 
the Spalding highest grade and it is a strictly bench-made shoe. It 
costs $7.00 per pair. 

. For the Base Ball player who requires a shoe that is right and at 
a fair price, we recommend the Spalding Club Special Shoe, No. 0, 
the price of which is $5.00 per pair. It is made of selected calf- 
skin, well and substantially made, and is a first-class shoe in every 
particular. We also recommend the Spalding No. 35 Shoe, at $4.00 



SPALDING'S OFFICIAL BASE BALL GUIDE. 

per pair. This is nuule of a good quality calfsliin, machine sewed, 
and is a dural)le shoe. The Spalding "Junior" Shoe, No. 37, is a 
leather shoe; tht< price is $2.50 per pair. It is not guaranteed, but 
is good value for !ji::.50. 

Ankle Supporters which are worn by some of the best Base Ball 
players are furnished by Spalding in three different styles. They can 
be worn either over or under stocking, and support the ankle without 
interfering with free movements. They relieve pain immediately and 
cure the pain in a remarkably short time. The No. H Ankle Sup- 
porter, made of soft tanned leather, best quality, costs $1.00 per 
pair. No. SH, made of sheepskin, costs 50 cents per pair, and No. 
CH, made of black duck, costs 25 cents per pair. 

Every necessary article for the Base Ball player will be found 
listed in tlic Spalding Base Ball Catalogue, a copy of which will be 
sent on aiiplicaliou to any Spalding Store, free of charge. Such Base 
Ball players as are interested also in other athletic sports, shouM 
mention this fact when they write for a copy of the Spalding Cata- 
logue, so that they may receive all of the catalogues that they are 
interested in. The Spalding Catalogues that will be issued for the 
Spring and Summer season of 1<J07 are: 

Base Ball Catalogue — Containing cuts, descriptions and price of the 
complete line of Spalding Base Ball Goods. This is a very hand- 
some catalogue printed in two colors, and should be in the possession 
of every Base Ball player. Spalding Lawn Tennis Catalogue — Con- 
taining cuts, description and prices of the complete line of Spalding 
Lawn Tennis Goods. Spalding Golf Catalogue — Containing cuts, de- 
scription and prices of Spalding Golf Goods, Sticks, Balls and othei 
accessories for the game. Spalding Catalogue of Lawn Games — The 
most complete list issued of the equipment for Cricket. Croquet, Lawn 
Bowls, Field Hockey, Archery, Equestrian Polo, etc. Be sure to men- 
tion when you send to Spalding for a catalogue just what athletic 
sport you are interested in, so that the proper catalogue may be 
sent to you. 

Managers and Captains of Base Ball teams who desire to place an 
order for a complete club outfit, should not fail to consult the 
nearest Spalding store, for the expert knowledge which it is possible 
for A. G. Spalding & Bros, to place at the disposal of the new- 
Base Ball manager or captain, is worth a good deal when it comes 
to selecting a suitable outfit for the team. 

A special colored sheet showing the full line of patterns of ma- 
terial furnished in all grades of the Spalding Uniforms, will be sent 
on request to any Base Ball Team Manager or Captain, and with it 
a special measurement blank for the team. 

The list of Spalding stores, with their addresses, is as follows: 

New York Citv— 126-128 Nassau Street and 29-33 West 42d Street. 

Philadelphia— 101. •} Filbert Street. 

Bust'. 11, .Mas^.^7:: Fc.b'ral Street. 

Baltimore, Md.— 208 East Baltimore Street. 

Buffalo, N. Y.— 611 Main Street. 

Pittsburg, Pa.— 439 Wood Street. 

Washington, D. C— 709 14th Street, N. W. (Colorado Building). 

Syracuse, N. Y. — University Block. 

Chicago — 147-149 Wabash Avenue. 

San Francisco, Cal. — 134 Geary Street. 

Denver. Col. — 1616 Arapahoe Street. 

St. Louis, Mo.— 710 Pine Street. 

Kansas City, Mo.— 1111 Walnut Street. 

Cincinnati, ().— Fountain Square. 27 East Fifth Street. 

Minneaiiolis, Minn. — 507 Second Avenue, South. 

New Orleans. La. — 140 Carondelet Strt^et. 

Detroit — 254 Woodward Avenue. 

Cleveland — 741 Euclid Avenue. 

Montreal, Can.— 44.S St. James Street. 

London, Eng. — 53, 54, 55 Fetter Lane. 

Communications directed to A. G. Siialding & Bros., at any one of 
the above addresses, will receive prompt attention. 



Spalding catalogues of AtMetic Goods 

We are issuing^ new catalogues continually throughout the entire year. 
Catalogues containing all information, cuts, description and prices of the full 
equipment for the particular athletic sport covered by each catalogue. 

We charge nothing for these catalogues and we mail them free on request 
to any address. The first issues, however, are always sent to those that we 
have on our records here, and as there are generally many new things contained 
in these catalogues which are particularly interesting to athletes— every 
athlete and everyone interested in athletic goods should be on this record of 
ours. It is only necessary to send your name and address and state just what 
athletic sports you are interested in, and copies of our catalogues will be mailed 
to you as they are issued. 

Spalding Catalogues for Spring and Summer, 1 907 

No. 707B— Catalogue of Base Ball Goods 

A handsome catalogue printed in two colors. Containing cuts, descriptions 
and prices of the Spalding complete line of Base Ball Goods, including base 
balls, bats, catchers', fielders' and basemen's mitts, infielders' gloves, catchers', 
and umpires' masks and protectors, bat and uniform bags, bases, home plates, 
pitchers' box plates, shoe and pitchers' toe plates, score books and scoring 
tablets, umpire indicators and foul flags, 

—and—' 
Spalding Base Ball Uniforms, shirts, pants, caps, shoes, belts, stockings, coats, 
sweaters; also full descriptions of all the various athletic libraries we issue 
devoted to base ball. . . • ..: ' 

No. 707T— Lawn Tennis Catalogue 

Containing cuts, descriptions and prices of the Spalding complete line of 
Lawn Tennis Goods ; also Squash and Squash Racquet Goods, including rackets, 
balls, nets, posts, markers, marking tapes and plates, racket presses and covers, 
handle covers, center forks, center straps, guy ropes and pegs, reels tethej 
tennis and score books. 

No. 707C-Colf Catalogue 

Containing cuts, descriptions and prices of the Spalding complete line ol 
Golf Goods, including wood and iron clubs, aluminum clubs, rubber cored golf 
balls, caddy bags, gloves, marking flags and discs, hole rims and cutters, golf 
paint, ball cleaners, tees, score books and counters, clock golf and golfette. 

No. 707L— Catalogue of Lawn Games 

Cricket, Croquet, Lawn Bowls, Archery, Field Hockey, Equestrian Polo. 
Containing cuts, descriptions and prices of the Spalding complete line of 
Athletic Goods devoted to these sports and games, 

—and — 
Particularly interesting as containing our new line of cricket goods selected 
personally by Tom Hayward, acknowledged the champion cricketer of the world. 

No. 707U-Catalogue of Uniform Goods 

Containing cuts, descriptions and prices of the Spalding complete line of 
Uniform Goods for all Athletic Sports, including Base Ball, Foot Ball, Basket 
Ball, Running, Gymnasium, Bathing, Swimming and Field Athletic Suits; 
shoes, built especially for each athletic sport, athletic hats and caps, jerseys, 
sweaters, stockings, supporters, belts, shin guards and everything else needed 
in an athletic equipment, —and— 

We issue separately and will send upon application a copy of our handsome 

color sheet showing the various shades of material that we furnish in our 

base ball uniforms. A blank for measuring team and a tape measure is 

included with this for the convenience of teams when making up their orders. 

Copies of any of the above catalogues will be mailed 

upon application, from any of our stores, addresses 

of which are on inside of front cover 



Th. 



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Offi 



cia 



League 
Ball 




Used exclu- 
sively by the 
N ati o nal 
League, 
Minor Lea- 
gues, and by 
all Intercolle- 
giate and other 
Associations 
for over a 
quarter of a 
century. Each 
ball wrapped 
in tinfoil and 

put in a separate box, and sealed in accordance with the regula- 
tions of the National League and American Association. War- 
ranted to last a full game when used under ordinary conditions. 

No. 1. - - - Each. $1.25 
THE SPALDING OFFICIAL Made with horse- 

LEAGUE BALL FOR BOYS every'I^ersame 
\ as our Official League Ball, except slightly smaller in size. 
\ Especially designed for junior clubs (composed of boys under 
I \ 16 years of age), and all games in which this ball is used will 
\| be recognized as legal games. Warranted to last a full game. 



No. IB. 



Each, 75c. 



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SPALDING 
OFFICIAL LEAGUE BALL 



Is the Standard of the World 

It is the Original League Ball It is the Umversally Adopted Leagne Ball ' 

It is the Official League Ball It is the Best League Ball 

(t has been formally adopted as the Official Ball of 

THE NATIONAL LEAGUE FOR 30 YEARS 

It has also been adopted as the Official Ball for all Championship 
Games by the following Professional Leagues . 

EASTERN LEAGUE for 20 years INTER-STATE LEAGUE for 9 years. 

NEW ENGLAND LEAGUE for 20 years NEW YORK STATE LEAGUE for U yearS 

NORTHERN LEAGUE for 5 years CENTRAL LEAGUE for 5 years 

TEXAS LEAGUE for 13 years SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE for 5 years 

WESTERN ASSOCIATION for 11 years INDIANA, ILLINOIS and IOWA 
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE for 10 years LEAGUE for 7 years 

And by 22 other Professional Leagues that have adopted the Spalding League Ball from I to i years. 

THE Spalding League Ball was first adopted by the National League in 1878, and is 
the only ball that has been used in Championship League Games since that time. 
In the recent great World's Championship Games in Chicago between the 
Chicago Nationals and the Chicago Americans the Spalding League Ball was used 

IN addition to the different American adoptions, the'Spalding Official League Ball 
has been made the official ball by the governing Base Ball Associations of Mexico, 
Cuba, Canada, Australia, South Africa, Great Britain, Philippine Islands, Japan, 
and, in fact, wherever Base Ball is played. The Spalding League Ball has received 
this universal adoption because of its well established reputation for uniformity and 
high quality, but the special object of such adoptions, from the players* standpoint, is 
to secure absolute uniformity in a ball, that will prevent unfair "jockeying" with an 
unknown ball, and make National and International Base Ball contests possible, and 
at the same time make the records of players of value, and uniform throughout the 
world, which can only be secured by standardizing one well known ball. 

The SDaldins Official League Ball '^ "'^'' ^^ ^^'* Harvard, 

- iiv vrffaiMiiig 'wiiivia* »^«^a^u« »*«.« Princeton and all prominent 
college teams. The soldiers and sailors in the United States Army and Navy use it exclusively. 
In fact, the Spalding League Ball is in universal use wherever Base Ball is played. 

Once in a while a minor league will experiment for a short time with some other ball, but 
invariably returns to the Spalding _^ _ __ . 

League Ball which has now file otanderd of the World 

I become universally recognized - i 



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SPALDING 

j) DOUBLE ([ 
:5:)SEAMdi 

I LEAGUE 

TBALL|^ 




Made with the same care and of the same material as our Official / I 
League Ball. The double stitch is used in its construction, ren- / / 
I dering it doubly secure against ripping. Every ball is wrapped/ / 
in tinfoil and warranted to last a full game. 



i^No. Each, $1.50 



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SPALDING 'VARSITY LEAGUE BALL 

Regulation size and weight, fine selected horsehide cover, rubber 
center, all wool yarn and far superior in material and workman- 
ship to any of the various imitations of our Official League Ball. 
Warranted to last a full game without losing its elasticity or shape. 
No. X. Each, $1.00 

SPALDING AMATEUR. LEAGUE BALL 

Made with horsehide cover and constructed throughout in a 
careful manner of best material. A full size ball and excellent 
for general practice. 

No. lA. . Each, 75c. 
SPALDING INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE BALL 

Same quality as the 'Varsity League, but smaller in size. War- 
ranted to last a full game. 

No. XB. . Each, 50c. 

SPALDING PROFESSIONAL BALL 

Full size ball. Made of carefully selected material throughout, 
and warranted first-class quality. 

No. 2. . Each, 50c. 

SPALDING KING OF THE DIAMOND 

This ball is full size, made of good matenal and horsehide cover. 

No. 5. . Each, 25c. 

Each of the above balls is put up in separate box and sealed. 



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HIGH FLYER 

A very lively ball; the inside is all rubber, making it the liveliest 

ball ever offered at the price. Put up in separate box and sealed. 

No. 10. . . Each. 25c. 

BOYS» FAVORITE 

Good quality cover and well constructed. An excellent large size 
ball for boys. Put up in a separate box and sealed. 
No. 7. . . Each, 20c. 

LEAGUE JUNIOR 

Slightly under regular size; horsehide cover, and is very lively; 
carefully made and a perfect boys' size ball. Put up in a separate 
box and sealed. No. 7 B. . . Each, 25c. 

BOYS' AMATEUR 

This ball is a little under regulation size, has a sheepskin cover, 
and is very lively. Put up in a separate box and sealed. 
No. 14. . . Each, 15c. 

BOYS' LIVELY 

A good Boys' Lively Ball, juvenile size; two-piece cover; each ball 
trade-marked; one dozen balls in a box. 

No. 9B. . . Each, 10c. 

EUREKA 

Nearly regulation size and weight. The best cheap ball for the 
money on the market; each ball trade-marked ; one dozen balls in 
a box. No. 8. . . Each, lOc. 

ROCKET 

This is a good bounding ball. Size, 8 inches; weight, 4 ounces. 
The best 5-cent, two-piece-cover ball in the market; one dozen | 
ijj balls in a box. No. 13. Each, 5c. 



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^^ "j 1^- ^ • Marked Bats, they have been 

I W*Ari^^iyi^t^|f recognized as, standard by play- 
ers to whom quality is a consid- 
■& «|4'Q eration. Wherever possible, we 

»^^^^ have improved both style and 

quality from time to time, and the assortment as now made up 
comprises absolutely the most up-to-date and thoroughly trust- 
worthy styles that can be produced. The timber used in their 
construction is seasoned from two to three years before using, 
thus ensuring not only a lighter and 
stronger bat, but also retaining the life 
'" '™ quality and driving power of 

the natural wood. 

■ SPALDING 

MEN'S BATS 




AUTOGRAPH BAT C 



Autograph Bat. Supe- 
rior quality. Fine polish 
finish. . Each, 75c. 

No. 3-0. SpaldingWagon 
Tongue Ash Bat, League 
quality, special finish.spot- 
ted burning. Each,50c. 

No. OX. Spalding"Axle- 
tree" Bat, finest straight 
grained ash ; tape wound 
handle. . Each, 35c. 

No.2X. Spalding Men's 
bat, extra quality ash. 

Each, 25c. 

SPALDING BOYS' BATS 

3X. Spalding Junior League Bat, extra quality ash, 
spotted burning, .... Each, 25c. 

. 2XB. Spalding Boys' Bat, selected quality ash, polished 
and varnished ; antique finish. . . Each, 10c. 

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Spalding 
*Three and Out" Catchers' Mitt 

(PATENTED) MOLDED FACE 




We believe this mitt, with its patented " Molded" 
face, will prove a revelation, not only to those old- 
time players who recollect the "make shift"arrange- 
ments they had to put up with twenty and odd years 
ago, but also to the newer generation, who have 
witnessed many improvements in the construction 
of catchers' mitts. Material throughout is best ob- 
tainable and we select for the face only leather which 
is perfectly tanned, because of the peculiar stretching 
and molding process which enables us to produce a 
perfect "pocket," with no seams or rough places of 
any kind on the face. Padded with best hair felt, 
metal eyelets and steel wire lacing, leather strap 
and brass buckle fastening at back. 
No. 9-0. Made in Rights and Lefts. Each, $8.00 

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Spalding "Perfection" 
r) Catchers' Mitt (^ 




Leather finest quality calfskin ; padding 
best hair felt, and every other item of 
manufacture best obtainable ; patent lace 
back, rawhide lacing ; thumb reinforced 
and laced, double row of stitching on heel- 
pad, strap-and-buckle fastening at back. 
Made in Rights and Lefts 
No. 7-0. - - - Each, $6.00 



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THE SPALDING "SCOOP" MITT 



(Patented May 8, 1906) 



(Reg. U. S. Pat. Off.) 




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AN entirely new idea in a catchers' mitt, bring- 
ing together the good points of the base- 
man's pattern with the size of the largest mitt 
now in use by catchers. The " scoop " is stiffened 
with sole leather, giving full protection to the ends 
of the fingers, and on account of the arrangement 
of the face there is no danger of injury to thumb. 
The combination of good qualities which it pos- 
sesses will undoubtedly prove attractive to those 
who desire a mitt that is at the same time the safest 
style and the most satisfactory. 

MADE IN RIGHTS AND LEFTS 

No. S. The Spalding * Scoop'' Mitt (Patented) 

Each, $10.00 

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"Decker 
Patent" 
Mitt 

Face, sides and 
finger-piece of 
velvet tanned 
brown leather 
and back of se- 
lected buck; 
well padded and 
double row of 
stitching on 
heel pad, with 
the addition of 
a heavy piece of 
sole leather on 
back for extra 
protection to 
the hand and 
fingers; strap- 
and-buckle fast- 
ening at back; 
reinforced and 
laced at thumb, 
and made with 
our patent laced 
back. 

No. OX. 
Each, $3.50 

Made in Rights 
and Lefts! 




Showing Back of No. OX Mitt 



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Spalding Amateur Mitt 

Extra quality 
special tanned 
leather; perspir- 
ation proof; ex- 
tremely tough 
and durable; 
strap-and-buck- 
le fastening at 
back; reinforced 
and laced at 
thumb and made 
with our patent 
laced back. 

Made in Rights and Lefts 

No. A. Each, $1.50 No. a 

SPALDING YOUTHS' MITT 

Patent Lace Back 

Superior quality 

youths* mitt Made 

with extra quality 

white buck face 

and finger - piece : 

extremely tough 

and durable ; well 

padded; reinforced 

and laced at thumb; 

strap - and - buckle 

fastening at back. 

No heel pad. 
AB. Each, $1.00 




in No. 
ihts and 



AB 
Lefts 



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Patent Lace Back 




No. AA 



Made with good 
quality gray buck 
face and back, and 
oil tanned leather 
sides; reinforced 
and laced thumb. 

No heel pad. 
No. AA. 

Each, 50c. 

Made in Rights and 
Lefts 



Spalding Junior Mitt 



D 




Patent Lace Back ^ 

Most popular mitt 
made; face and 
back of special tan- 
ned buck; well pad- 
ded ; laced thumb. 
No heel pad. 

No. BB. 
Each, 50c. 



No. BB 



Made in Rights and 
Lefts 



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Spalding 

dN94b 
^Mitt 





No. 4 

Men's size. Improved style. Face and 
back of special tanned buck ; extra heav- 
ily padded; reinforced and laced at thumb 
joint, and a particularly satisfactory style. 
Made in Rights and Lefts 
No. 4. - - Each, 50c. 




aiding 

N95 

Mitt 




No. 5 



Improved style. Face and back made of / 
special tanned buck ; laced thumb ; well / 
padded. Made in Rights and Lefts 

No. 5. - - Each, 25c. 



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& 



Professional First Basemen's Mitt 



Composed of same 
quality materials and 
workmanship as in 
our No; BX First 
Basemen's Mitt. It 
has no heel pad and 
is made up especially 
for professional use; 
strap-and-buckle fast- 
ening at back. 

No. BXS. 

Each, $4.00 

Made in Rights 
and Lefts 




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No. BXS 



No. CX First Basemen's Mitt 

Fine quality and fin- 
ish; made on same 
hnesasNo. BX Mitt; 
face of specially tan- 
ned drab leather; 
back of firm tanned 
brown leather, extra 
well padded at wrist 
and thumb; strap- 
and-buckle fastening 
at back; laced all 
around. 

MitMim No. CX. 

No. CX Each, $2.00 

Made in Rights and Lefts 
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No. DX First Basemen's Mitt 




Men's size; a good 
article at a moderate 
price; made of oak 
tan specially selected 
leather, laced all 
around; strap-and- 
biickle fastening at 
back; a very easy 
fitting mitt. 

No. DX. 
Each, $1.50 

Made in Rights 
and Lefts 



No. EX First Basemen's Mitt 

An excellent mitt 
for boys; made of 
good quality white 
leather, laced all 
around. Suitably 
padded and will 
give very good 
service. 

\ No. EX. 

Each, $1.00 

Made in Rights 
and Lefts 



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No. EX 



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SPALDING FIELDERS' MITTS 



The easiest, most pliable 
and best made fielders' mitt 
ever made. Molded brown 
calfskin face ; extra full 
thumb, laced ; leather lined 
and strap-and-buckle fast- 
ening at back. 

No. 3C. 
Each, $3.00 

Made in Rights and 
Lefts 

Spalding "Black Leather" 
Fielders' Mitt. Made of 
specially tanned black 
leather and similar in qual- 
ity otherwise to No. 3X. 

No. 3XR. 

Each, $3.00 

Made in Rights and 
Lefts 



Made of the very best and 
softest white tanned buck- 
skin; the thumb and at 
wrist is extra well padded; 
laced thumb, leather lined; 
strap-and-buckle fastening 
at back. 

No. 3X. 
Each, $3.00 

Made in Rights and 
Lefts 



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Spalding No. 4X 
Fielders* Mitt 

Style much improved; made of 
specially tanned drab leather, 
well padded with fine felt, leather 
lined, and carefully sewed and 
finished; laced thumb, strap-and- 
buckle fastening at back. 

No. 4X. Each, $2.00 

Made in Rights and Lefts. 

Spalding No. 5X 
Fielders' Mitt 

An exceedingly good mitt at a 
popular price; the face made of 
white tanned buckskin, brown 
leather back; laced thumb; con- 
structed throughout in a most 
substantial manner ; strap-and- 
buckle fastening at back. 

No. 5X. Each, $1.00 

Made in Rights and Lefts. 



Spalding Boys* 
Fielders' Mitts 

A substantial mitt for boys; made 
throughout of a good quality 
brown cape leather, well padded 
and laced thumb, and without 
doubt the best mitt of the kind 
ever sold at the price. 

No. 6X. Each, 50c. 

Made in Rights and Lefts. 

Made of special tanned buck, 

well padded and substantially 

made; laced thumb. 

No. 7X. Each, 25c. 

Made in Rights and Lefts. 



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Spalding No. AX Infielders' Glove 

Made throughout of 
specially tanned 
calfskin. Padded 
with best quality- 
felt; has no heel pad, 
and is made extra 
long- to protect wrist. 
Highest quality 
workmanship 
throughout. 

No. AX. 
Each, $2.50 

Made in Rights 
and Lefts 

Spalding No. XL Infielders' Glove 

Made in style 
similar to our No. 
PX professional 
glove, but of white 
tanned horsehide. 
Has no heel pad 
and is made extra 
long. 

No. XL. 
Each, $L50 

Made in Rights 
and Lefts 




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No. XL 

Made with Web of leather between Thumb and First Finger. 
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No. XS 

Men's size glove. Made of good 
quality oil tanned leather, well 
finished and exceedingly dur- 

^"^- No. XS. 
Each, $2.00. 




No. X 

A good all-around glove, im- 
proved style. Made of good 
quality white tanned horse- 
hide, well padded and leather 
lined. 

No. X. 
Each, $1.50 



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A popular price profes- 
sional style full size glove. 
Made of good quality as- 
bestos buck, padded cor- 
rectly. 

No. 13. 
Each, $1.00 

No. 13 
Made in Rights and Lefts 

Made with Web of leather between Thumb and First Finger. 

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Made with Web of leather between Thumb and First 
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Made in professional 

style; of good qual- No. 12 

ity soft suede tanned white leather ; nicely 

padded. No heel pad. Made in Rights and 

Lefts. ^Q^ 12. Each, 75c. 



A good glove ; full 
size; improved style. 
Fine quality soft 
tanned white leath- 
er ; nicely padded. 
No heel pad. Made 
in Rights and Lefts, 

No. 16. 
Each, 50c. 




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Made with Web of leather between Thumb and First 
Finger. This can be cut out very easily if not required. 



SPALDING YOUTHS' SIZE 
INFIELDERS' GLOVES 



Professional style 
glove; well made of 
soft tanned white 
leather, heavily 
padded around 
edges and at wrist. 
A first-class article 
in every way. Made 
in Rights and Lefts. 
No. 14. 
Each, 50c. 

A professional style 
youths'glove; made 
of asbestos buck, 
without heel pad, 
and nicely padded 
at wrist and around 
edges. Made in 
Rights and Lefts. 
No. 19. 
Each, 25c. 




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Spalding 
Sun Protecting Mask 




THIS mask is used by practically all 
catchers on league, college and semi- 
prof essional teams. The patent sun- 
shade protects the eyes without obstructing 
the view. Mask is made throughout of 
finest steel wire, extra heavy black finish. 
Fitted with molded leather chin strap, hair 
(filled pads and special elastic head band. 

No. 4-0. . Each, $4.00 

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Spalding Neck Protecting Mask 




3-0 



Careful players realize the 
value of the neck-protect- 
ing attachment with 
which this mask is fitted. 
The arrangement is made 
so as not to interfere in 
the slightest with free 
movements and it affords 
absolute protection to the 
neck. Finest steel wire, 
extra heavy and black 
finish to prevent reflect- 
ion of light. 

No. 3-0. 
Each, $3.00 



Spalding Special League Mask 



For the ordinary player 
there is no mask more 
suitable than our League 
style which is made on 
our special form, as ap- 
proved by the best players 
in this country. Extra 
heavy and best annealed 
steel wire, black finish. 
Fittings of best quality 
throughout. 

No. 2-0. 
Each, $2.50 




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No. 



Spalding Regulation League Mask 

Made of heavy soft 
annealed steel wire. 
Well finished and 
reliable in every 
particular. 

No. OX. 

Black Enameled. 

Each, $2.00 

No. 0. 
Bright Wire. 
Each, $1.50 

Spalding Amateur Mask 

Same size and general style as the League 
mask. Substantially made and warranted 
perfectly safe. Black enameled. 

No. A. . Each, $1.00 

Spalding Boys' 
Amateur Mask 

Exactly same quality as 
our No. A mask, only 
smaller in size. An abso- 
lutely safe mask for boys. 
Black enameled. 
No. B. 
Each, $1.00 




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Regulation Mask 




Made in same style 
as our Amateur 
mask, but without 
head or chin piece; 
bright wire. War- 
ranted. 

No. L. 
Each, 75c. 



No. L. 



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Well padded. No 
head or chin piece. 
Bright wire. 

No. C. 
Each, 50c. 

No. D. 
Each, 25c. 




No. C 



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Spalding Inflated 
Body Protedors 

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Made of best rubber, inflated with air. 
When not in use can be rolled into a 
very small package after air is let out. 

iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin 

No. 3-0. Full protection ; large 
size. Covering of special import- 
ed material, and in every parti- 
cular the best protector made. 

Each, $8.00 

No. 2-0. Full protection ; large 
size. Best grade covering and a 
very durable protector. $6.00 

No. O. League Catchers' Pro- 
tector. Same in every particular 
as we have been supplying for 
years to most of the prominent 
League catchers. Each, $5.00 

No. I . Amateur Catchers' Pro- 
tector. Quality and design same 
as we have been furnishing for 
years past ; full size. Each, $ 4 . OO 

No. M . Interscholastic Catchers' 
Protector; full size and very well 
made. . . . Each, $3.00 

No. 2. Youths' Catchers' Pro- 
tector : well made and good size. 

Each, $2.50 
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WE were the firstto 
introduce an in- 
flated body pro- 
tector, made under the 
Gray patent, and the 
method used then has 
been retained in the 
improved style, with 
the addition of a special 
break at the bottom, 
which makes it more 
pliable and convenient. 



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No Extra Charge for 

lettering shirts with name 
of club nor for detach- 
able sleeves. 



The Spalding 
Uniform No. 

(Highest Grade Made) 

Workmanship and mate- 
rial in this uniform is of 
the very highest quality 
throughout. Used exclu- 
sively by all league and 
professional clubs for years 
past is sufficient evidence 
of its quality and durability 

COLORS 
Red Stripe, Green Stripe 
Navy Blue Check, White 
Pearl Gray, Yale Gray 
Light Gray, Black, Green 
Maroon, Navy Blue, 
Brown and Cardinal 

THE SPALDING 
Uniform No. 0. 

^ Complete, $15.00 

Net price to clubs ordering for 

Entire Team, (f i O C/\ 
Per suit, q> 1 ^ •DU 

Spalding Shirt, any style. 

Spalding Pants, any style. 

Spalding Cap, any style, 

Spalding Web Belt, leather Imed 
. Spalding Stockings, No. 3-0. 
\ No. 30 S Striped Stockings 
\ in stock colors furnished at 
L \ No Extra Charge if desired. 
\ I Special Colors Extra — with 
\ J single suit, 50c. per pair ; 
J J with order for entire team, 
^l 25c. per pair. 

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The 
University 
Uniform No. 1 

In workmanship and 
quality of material our 
University Uniform No. 1 
is equal to our No. 
Uniform.but slightly lighter 

COLORS 
Same as No. O Uniform 

THE UNIVERSITY 

Uniform No. 1 . 

Complete, $12.50 

Net price to clubs ordering for 

Entire Team,. <P -fl /\ t\i\ 

Per suit, 4^ 1 U.UU 

University Shirt, any style. 

University Pants, any style. 

University Cap, any style. 

University Web Belt, or all 
leather. 

University Stockings, No. IR. 
No. IRS Striped Stockings 
in stock coloi-s furnished at 
No Extra Charge if desired. 
Special Colors Extra — with 
single suit, 50c. per pair ; 
with order for entire team, 
25c. per pair. 



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mailed on application to any team, together with measurement 
blank and full instructions for measuring players for uniforms. 
No Extra Charge for lettering shirts wit 
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The 

Interscholastic 
Uniform No. 2 

Made of same grade of 
material as our higher 
priced uniforms, but of 
lighter weight. This is 
one of our most popular 
suits and will give the best 
of satisfaction. Can usual- 
ly be worn two seasons. 

COLORS 
White, Pearl Gray 
Yale Gray, Light Cray 
Black, Green, Maroon 
Navy Blue, Brown and 
Cardinal 

INTERSCHOLASTIC 
Uniform No. 2. 

Complete, $10.00 

Net price to clubs ordering for 

Entire Team. <PO t\i\ 

Per suit. <pO«UU 

Interscholastic Shirt, any style. 
Interscholastic Pants, any style 
Interscholastic Cap, any style. 
Interscholastic Web Belt. 
Interscholastic Stock 'gs,No.2R 
( No. 2RS Striped Stockings 



The 

Minor League 
Uniform No. M 

We have supplied this uni- 
form for the past two sea- 
sons to some of the more 
prominent of the Minor 
League teams on special 
order, and it has proven 
so popular and satisfac- 
tory that we decided this 
season to add it to our 
regular line. Well made 
of very durable material. 

COLORS 
Navy Blue, Pearl Gray 
Dark Gray, and White 

MINOR LEAGUE 

Uniform No. M. 

Complete, $9.00 

Net price to clubs ordering for 
Entire Team. fl!'T C/\ 

Per suit, ip L *0\3 
Minor League Shirt, any style. 
Minor League Pants, any style. 
Minor League Cap, plain, any 

style. 
Minor League Leather Belt. 
Stockings, No. IR 
No. IRS Striped Stockings ^ 



J in stock colors furnished at No Extra Charge if desired. [ 
j Special Colors Extra — with single suit, 50c. per pair ; with f 
' order for entire team, 25c. per pair. J 

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The..... 
Club Special 
Uniform No. 3 

Made of good quality 
flannel in a variety of 
very desirable patterns. 
Well finished and a most 
excellent outfit for ama- 
teur clubs. 

COLORS 

White, Blue Gray 
Maroon, Navy Blue 
Brown Cray 

CLUB SPECIAL 

Uniform No. 3. 

Complete, $6.00 

Net price to clubs ordering for 

Entire Team. q% c f\(\ 

Per suit, 4pO.V/V/ 

Club Special Shirt, any style 
Club Special Pants, any style. 
Club Special Cap, any style. 
Club Special Web Belt, 
Club Special Stockings, No.3R. 

No. 3RS Striped Stocking's 

in stock colors furnished at 

No Extra Charge if desired. 

Special Colors Extra— with. 

single suit, 50c. per pair ; 

with order for entire team, 

25c. per pair. 



The 

Amateur Special 
Uniform No. 4 

Made of good quality 
flannel, and compares 
favorably with uniforms of 
other makers quoted at a 
much higher price. Very 
popular with the younger 
base ball players. 

COLORS 
White, Light Gray 
Blue Gray, Maroon 
Navy Blue, Green 

AMATEUR SPECIAL 
Uniform No. 4. 

Complete, $5.00 

Net price to clubs ordering for 

Entire Team. a* a /\f\ 

Per suit, tp'litKJyj 

Amateur Special Shirt, any 
style 

Amateur Special Pants, padded 

Amateur Special Web Belt. 

Amateur Special Cap. styles 21 
and 5 only. [No. 4R. 

Amateur Special Stockings, 
No. 4RS Striped Stockings 
furnished, if desired, at No 
Extra Charge, but in stock 
colors only. 



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blank and full instructions for measuring players for uniforms. 



No Extra Charge for letter- 
ing shirts with name of club nor 
r"^ for detachable sleeves, y^ 

The ..... 

Spalding Junior 
Uniform No. 5 

This uniform is made ex- 
pressly for clubs composed 
of boys and youths and 
will stand the hardest 
kind of wear. 

COLORS 

Maroon, Green 

Blue Gray, Brown Mix 

SPALDING JUNIOR 
Uniform No. 5. 

Complete, $4.00 

Net price to clubs ordering Nine 

or more Uniforms. q^O f\f\ 
Per suit. *PaJ.\J\J 

Spalding Junior Shirt, any style 

Spalding Junior Pants, padded. 

Spalding Junior Cap, styles 21 
and 5 only. 

Spalding Junior Belt. 

Spalding Junior Stockings. 
No. 4RS Striped Stockings 
furnished, if desired, at No 
Extra Charge, but in stock 
colors only. 



No Larger Sizes than 

30-inch waist and 34-inch 
chest furnished in this uniform. 
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The 

Spalding Youths' 
Uniform No. 6 

Very well made of good 
quality Gray material. 

SPALDING YOUTHS* 
Uniform No. 6. 

Complete, $1.00 

Spalding Youths' Shirt, button 
front, with one felt letter 
only. 

Spalding Youths'Pants, padded 

Spalding Youths' Cap, style 21. 

Spalding Youths' Belt. 

Spalding Youths' Stockings. 
No. 4RS Striped Stockings 
furnished, if desired, at No 
Extra Charge, but in stock 
colors only. 

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\Y/E have on hand a special 

» ▼ flannel, Royal Purple, 

dyed particu- 
larly for teams 
connected with 
the Order of 
Elks. While 
we do not rec- 
lid color in 



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commend that this be made up 
suits, still it makes a beautiful combination as 
trimming on white flannel, and we are making 
these uniforms now in that way in our 
Nos. O, I and 2 qualities only. 

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SPALDING BASE BALL COATS 




"lyTADE of base ball flannel, trim- 
med with different colors on 
collar, cuffs and pockets. Large 
pearl buttons on front. Best of 
workmanship throughout. I n 
ordering state color of material 
and trimming desired. Special 
catalogue showing all colors and 
qualities ; also special measure- 
ment blanks furnished on applica- 
tion. No extra charge for one 
felt letter on each sleeve. 
No. O. Double breasted coat. 
To clubs purchasing with uniforms or 

coats at one time. 
No. 1. Double breasted coat. 
To clubs purchasing with uniforms 

coats at one time. 
No. 2. Double breasted coat. 
To clubs purchasing with uniforms or 

coats at one time. 
No. M. Double breasted coat. 
To clubs purchasing with uniforms or 
coats at one time. 




Each. $10.50 
nine or more 

Each. 9.50 
Each, 10.00 



n.ne or more 
Each. 
Each. 

nine or more 
Each, 
Each, 

nine or more 
Each, 



9.00 
8.50 

7.50 
8.25 

7.50 



SPALDING VEST SWEATER 




VERY POPULAR WITH BASE 
BALL PLAYERS 

"DEST quality worsted, heavy 
weight, pearl buttons. Made 
up in gray or white only. Special 
trimmed edging and cuffs 
stock colors supplied at no 
extra charge. 
No. VG. . Each, $6.00 



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SPALDING BASE BALL CAPS 




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No. 21 

No. 5— Chicago Style. 
Made in and 1st qualities 
with pliable stitched visor and 
ventilated crown, without 
lining and with a piece of 
perspiration proof material 
inserted inside sweatband. 
Supplied in 2d, 3d, 4th and 5th 
qualities, but with plain visor 
and without ventilated crown 
and perspiration proof band. 

No. 23— University Style. 
Made in and 1st qualities 
with pliable stitched visor 
and ventilated crown, without 
lining and with a piece of 
perspiration proof material 
inserted inside sweatband. 
Supplied in 2d, 3d and 4th 
qualities, but without plain 
visor and without ventilated 
crown and perspiration 
proof band. 

No. 25— Boston Style. 

Made in 0, 1st, 2d. 3d and 
4th qualities. 



No. 15 

No. 15— Philadelphia Style. 
Stitched visor. Made in 
and 1st qualities with ven- 
tilated crown, without lin- 
ing and with a piece of 
perspiration proof material 
inserted inside sweatband. 
Supplied in 2d, 3d and 4th 
qualities, but without ven- 
tilated crown and perspira- 
tion proof band. 

No. 17— Brooklyn Style. 
Made in and 1st qualities 
with pliable stitched visor 
and ventilated crown, with- 
out lining and with a piece 
of perspiration proof 
material inserted inside 
sweatband. Supplied also 
in 2d, 3d and 4th qualities, 
but with plain visor and 
without ventilated crown 
and perspiration proof band. 

No. 21— College Style. 
Made in all qualities. 



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SPALDING BASE BALL CAPS 

/^APS with the Spalding Trade-Mark have always 
^. been distinctive for good workmanship and 
durable material. Several improvements, making 
for comfort particularly, which we have included in 
the two best grades, we know will be welcomed by 
players who appreciate the really good points of a 
first-class article. In ordering caps be sure to state 
style number or name, size, quality and color. Colors 
in each quality are the same as the corresponding 
quality of base ball uniforms, 

O Quality— Red Stripe, Green Stripe, Navy Blue 

Check, White, Pearl Gray, Yale Gray, Light 

Gray, Black, Maroon, Navy Blue, Brown, 

Green, Cardinal. . . . Each, $1.25 

1st Quality— Colors same as quality. Each, $1.10 

2d Quality— White, Pearl Gray, Yale Gray, Light 

Gray, Black, Maroon, Navy Blue, Brown, 

Green, Cardinal. . . . Each, $1.00 

3d Quality— White, Blue Gray, Maroon, Navy Blue, 

Brown, Gray Each, 75c. 

4th Quality— White, Light Gray, Blue Gray, Maroon, 

Navy Blue and Green. . . Each, 50c. 

5th Quality — Maroon, Green, Blue, Gray, Brown 

Mix Each, 25c. 

Cuts of Nos. 5, 23, 15 and 17 style caps show how we 
are now making these in our No. and No. 1 
qualities with pliable stitched visor and ventilated 
\ crown, without lining and with a piece of perspira- 
\ I tion proof material inserted inside sweatband. In 
\ other qualities visor is left plain and ventilated 
}j crown and perspiration proof is not supplied. Style 
y) No. 15 is furnished with stitched visor in all qualities 

specified. 

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Spalding Stockings 

OUR "Highest Quality" Stockings are su- 
perior to anything ever offered for athletic 
wear and combine all the essentials of a per- 
fect stocking. They are best quality worsted, 
have white mercerized feet, are heavy ribbed, 
full fashioned, hug the leg closely but com- 
fortably, and are very durable. The weaving 
is of an exclusive and unusually handsome 
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No. 3-0. Plain colors, best 
quality worsted, mercerized 
feet. . Per pair, $ 1 .50 

Colors: Black, Navy and Maroon, 
Other colors are to order only. 
Prices on application. 

No. 305. Alternate 

striped, best quality 

worsted, mercerized 

No. 3-0. '""^mmm^ feet, made to order 

only; any color. . Per pair, $1.75 

No. 30 C. Calf with one stripe 4 in. wide, 

best quality worsted , mercerized feet, made 

to order only ; any color. Per pair, $1.75 

Plain Colors 

No. 1 R.. Heavy weight, white cotton feet, 
good quality worsted. Per pair, $ 1 .00 

No. 2R. Medium weight, all wool, white 
cotton feet. . . Per pair, 80c. 

No. 3R.. Good weight, wool legs and white 
cotton feet. . . Per pair, 60c. 

No. 4R.. Cotton. . . Per pair, 25c. I 

Colors: Black, Navy, Maroon, Royal Blue, Scarlet.! 

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Spalding Stockings 

Striped Ribbed Stockings 

Colors: Black and Scarlet, Navy 
and Red, Black and Orange, 
Maroon and White, Royal Blue 
and White. Navy and White. 
Other colors to order only. 
Prices on application. 

Striped 2-inch Alternate 

No. IRS. Heavy weight, good 
quality worsted, white cotton 
feet. . Per pair, $1.10 

No. 2RS. Medium weight, all 
wool, white cotton feet. Pair, 90c. 

No. 3RS. Good weight, all wool, 
white cotton feet . 70c. 





No. 




No. IRS 

Stripe 4 inches wide 
around calf 

No. IRC. Heavy weight, good 
quality worsted, white cotton 
feet. . Pair, $1.10 

No. 2RC. Medium weight, all 
wool, white cotton feet. 90c. 
No. 3KC. Good weight, all wool, 
white cotton feet. Pair, ?0c. 

No. 4RC. Striped cotton stock- 
'ngs. 
colors 

with one 4-inch stripe 1 
of second color men- / 
tioned around calf of / 
leg. . Pair, 35c. [I, 



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as above, but made only 



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Spalding 
Club 
Special 
Shoe 



No.O 




Spalding 
Amateur 
Special 
Shoe 



No.O. Made of care- 
fully selected satin 
calfskin, machine 
sewed, very substan- 
stially constructed, 
and a first-class shoe 
in every particular. 
Steel plates riveted to 
heel and sole. 

Per pair. $5.00 

Gzi? 

No. 35. Made of 
good quality calfskin, 
machine sewed; a 
serviceable and dur- 
able shoe, and one we 
can specially recom- 
mend. Plates riveted 
to heel and sole. 

Per pair. $4.00 



Spalding 
Junior Shoe 




No 37. A leather Tshoe. complete with plates. Made on 
regular base ball shoe last and an excellent shoe for junior 
teams. , . . . Per pair $2. 50 




Hatfield Base Ball 
Shoe Plate Protector 

( Patented ) 



No. K. A great thing for base ball players who cannot conven- 
iently change their shoes at che grounds. The protectors are 
put on in a moment and will not come loose. No trouble about 
damaging hotel floors when these protectors are worn, as thev 
are mado of sole leather Special elastic centre, adjusting to 
any size shoe. , . Per pair $|.50 

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Durand-Steel Lockers 



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'OODEN LOCKERS are objec- 
tionable because they attract 
vermin, absorb odors, can be 
easily broken into, and are dan- 
gerous on account of fire. Lockers made 
from wire mesh or expanded metal af- 
ford little security, as they can be easily 
entered with wire cutters. Clothes 
placed in them become covered with dust 
and the lockers themselves present a poor 
appearance, resembling animal cages. 

Durand-Steel Lockers are made 

of high-grade steel plates, and are fin- 
ished with gloss-black Furnace baked 
Japan (400°) , comparable to that used on 
hospital ware, which will never flake off 
nor require refinishing, as do paints and 
enamels. 

Durand-Steel Lockers are usual- 
ly built with doors perforated full length 
in panel design, with sides and backs 

solid. 

This 






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pre- 
vents 
clothea 
in one 
locker 
from 

coming in contact with wet gar- 
ments in adjoining lockers, while 
plenty of ventilation is secured by 
having the door perforated its 
entire length, but if the pur- 
chaser prefers we perforate the 
backs also. 



Six Lockers in 
Double Tier 



The cost of Durand-Steel Lockers 
is no more than that of first-class 
wooden lockers, and they last as 
long as the building, are sanitary, 
secure, and in addition, are fire- 
proof. 

We are handling lockers as a spe- 
cial contract business, and ship- 
ment will in every case be made 
direct from the factory in Chi- 
cago. If you will let us know the 
numlDer of lockers, size, and ar- 
rangement, we shall be glad to 
v^ „, , , o- I -r- take up through correspondence^*^ I 

\^ 1 hree Lockers in bingle 1 ler the matter of prices. Ly 



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A. C. SPALDING & BROS. 

Send for Complete Catalogue of I Stores in all large cities. 



all Athletic Sports 



See inside cover page of this book. 



THE FOLLOWING INDEX FROM 
SPALDING'S LATEST CATALOGUES 
WILL GIVE AN IDEA OF THE 
GREAT VARIETY OF ATHLETIC 
GOODS MANUFACTURED AND SOLD 
BY A. G. SPALDING & BROS. : . : : 



Page 
Abdomen Protector.... ',i\, 12 

Archery Goods 78, 79 

Athletic Paraphernalia. 82 

Badminton 69 

Bags, Bat 21 

Bags, Bathing Suit 32 

Bags, Caddy 66, 67 

Bags. Striliing 102. 103 

Bags, Uniform 21 

Balls, Base 4-7 

Balls. Basket 84. 85 

Balls, Croquet 76 

Balls. Foot 70, 71 

Balls, Hand 94 

Balls, Field Hockey... 74 

Biills, Indoor Base 92 

Balls. Golf 64, 65, 69 

Balls, Lacrosse 88 

Balls, Medicine 114 

Balls, Polo 89 

Balls, Tennis 48, 49 

Balls, Squash 56 

Balls, Volley 94 

Balls, Water Polo 94 

Bandages, Elastic 30 

Bars, Ash Ill 

Bar Stalls 115 

Bars, Doorway 118 

Bases. Base Ball 20 

Bases, Indoor 92 

Basket Ball Wear 86, 87 

Bats, Base Ball 8-10 

Bats, Indoor 92 

Bat Bags, Base Ball.. 21 

Bathing Suits 32-33 

Belts 25, 72 

Bladders 71. 85, 103 

Bows, Archery 78, 79 

Caddy Bags 66, 67 

Caps, Base Ball 26 

Caps. University 27 

Centre Forks, Iron 54 

Centre Straps, Canvas. 54 

Chest Weights 106,107 

Circle, 7-ft 82 

Clock Golf 69 

Coats, Base Ball 24 

Corks, Running 35 

Covers, Racket 54 

Cricket Goods 57 

Croquet Goods 76 

Discus, Olympic - 81 

Disks, Striking Bag. .1(»4. 105 

Dumb Bells 110, 111 

Elastic Bandages 30 

Emblems 26 



Page 

75 

120 

120 

95-98 

74 

83 

70-71 

20 

16, 17 

99-101 

97 

31 

67 

103 

85 

74 

71 



Equestrian Polo 

Exercisers, Home 

E.xercisers, Whitely.. 

Fencing Goods 

Field Hockey Sticks.. 

Flags, College 

Foot Balls 

Foul Flags 

Gloves, Base Ball 

Gloves, Boxing 

Gloves, Fencing 

Gloves, Foot Ball 

Gloves, Golf 

Gloves. Striking Bag. 
Goals, Basket Ball... 
Goals', Field Hockey. 

Goals, Foot Ball 

Goals, Lacrosse 

Goals. Polo 

Golf Clubs 

Golf Goods 

Grips, Athletic 

Guy Ropes and Pegs. 
Gymnasium, Outdoor. . 

Hammers, Athletic... 80 

Handle Covers, Rubber 54 

Hats, University 27 

Home Gvmnasium 116 

Horizontal Bars 118, 119 

Hurdles, Safety 82 

Hob Nails 41, 67 

Horns, Umpires' 82 

Indian Clubs 110, 111 

Indoor Base Ball 92 

Inflaters, Striking Bag. 103 

Jackets, Swimming.... .32 

Jerseys 38 

Knee Tights 37 

Knickerbockers 37. 73 

Lacrosse 88 

Lanes for Sprints. 

Lawn Bowls 

Lockers 



58. 63 

58-69 

35 

53 

121 



82 
77 
124 

Markers. Tennis 55 

Masks, Base Ball 18 

Masks, Fencing 98 

Mattresses 118 

Medicine Balls 114 

Megaphones 83 

Mitts, Base Ball 11-15 

Mitts, Striking Bag... 103 

Nets, Tennis 50, 51 

Numbers, Competitors'. .35 



SPALDING'S ILLUSTRATED CATA- 
LOGUE AND PRICE LIST FURNISHED 
FREE UPON APPLICATION TO ANY 
OF SPALDING'S STORES-FOR LOCA- 
TION OF WHICH SEE INSIDE FRONT 
COVER OF THIS BOOK. :::::: 



Page 

Paint, Golf 69 

I'ants, Base Ball 25 

Pants, Cricket 3G 

Pants, Foot Ball 73 

Pants. Running 35 

Parallel Bars 110 

Pistol. Starter's 82 

Plates, Base Ball Shoe 20 

Plates, Home 20 

Plates, Marking 55 

Plates, Pitchers' Toe.. 2(i 

Plates, Pitchers' Box.. 20 

Poles, Vaulting 81 

Polo, Equestrian 75 

Polo, Roller 89 

Presses, Racket 54 

Protection for Shoe 

Plates 28 

Protection for Shoe 

Spikes 35 

Protectors, Base Ball.. 19 

Protector, Thumb 85 

Push Ball 94 

Pushers, Chamois 35 

Puttees, Golf 41 

Quoits 114 

Racket Covers 54 

Rackets, Jjawn Tenuis. 44-47 

Rackets, Squash Tennis 56 

Racket Presses 54 

Rackets Restrung 49 

Rackets, Squash 56 

Reels for Tennis Posts 53 

Rings, Swinging 116, 117 

Rink Skates 91 

Roque Goods 77 

Rowing Machines 108, 109 

Score Books, Base Ball 21 
Score Books, Basket 

Ball 85 

Score Books, Golf 69 

Score Books, Tennis. . . 54 

Scoring Tablets 21 

Shin Guards 72,74,89 

Shirts. Base Ball 25 

Shirts, Outing 36 

Shirts, Quarter Sleeve. 37 

Shirts, Sleeveless 37 

Shoes, Base Ball 28 

Shoes, Basket Ball 87 

Shoes, Bowling 42 

Shoes, Cross Country.. 34 

Shoes, Cricket 42 

Shoes, Fencing 97 

Shoes, Foot Ball 72 

Shoes, Golf 41 



:^:^ 

Page 

Shoes, Gymnasium ... 43 

Shoes, Indoor Jumping. 35 

Shoes. Jumping 34, 35 

Shoes, Indoor Running. 35 

Shoes, Running 34 

Shoes, Squash 41 

Shoes, Tennis 42 

Shoe Plates, Base Ball 20 

Shot 80 

Skates, Roller 90, 91 

Skull Caps 73 

Sleeve Bands 83 

Slippers, Bathing 32 

Stockings 29 

Stop Board 82 

Stop Watch 82 

Supporters 31 

Supporters, Ankle 28, 30 

Suspensories 31, 72 

Sweaters 24, 39, 40 

Swivels, Striking Bag. 102 

Take-Off Board 82 

Tape, Rubber Adhesive 54 

Tapes, Marking 55 

Tapes, Measuring .... 82 

Targets, Archery 79 

Tennis Rackets 44-47 

Tennis Nets 50, 51 

Tennis Posts 51-53 

Tether Tennis 55 

Tights, Full Length... .37 

Toe Board 82 

Trapeze 117 

Trousers, Tennis, Out- 
ing 36 

Trousers, Y. M. C. A. 37 

Trunks, Velvet 37 

Trunks, Worsted 32 

Umpire Indicator 21 

Uniform Bags 21 

Uniforms, Base Ball... 22-23 

Uniforms, Indoor 93 

Underwear, Athletic. . . 36 

Varnish for Gut 54 

Vaulting Standards.... 81 

Volley Ball Standards. 94 

Waist Reducing Ma- 
chine 113 

Wands Ill 

Watches, Stop 82 

Water Wings 32 

Weights, 56-lb 80 

Whistles, Referees' ... 82 

Wrist Machines 120 

Wrestling Machines... 113 



JUN 30 1908 







Albert G. and J. Walter Spalding commenced business March 
1st, 1876, at Chicago, under the firm name A. G. Spalding & Bro. , 
with a capital of $800. Two years later their brother-in-law, 
William T. Brown, came into the business, and the firm name 
was then changed to A. G. Spalding & Bros. 

The business was founded on the Athletic reputation of Mr. 
A, G. Spalding, who acquired a national prominence in the realm 
of Sport, as Captain and Pitcher of the Forest City's of Rockford, 
111. (1865-70), the original Boston Base Ball Club (Champions of 
the United States, 1871-75), and the Chicago Ball Club (1876-77), 
first Champions of the National League. He was also one of the 
original organizers, and for many years a director, of the National 
League of America, the premier Base Ball organization of the 
world. Mr. Spalding has taken an important part in Base Ball 
afifairs ever since it became the National Game of the United States 
at the close of the Civil War in 1865. The returning veterans of 
that War, who had played the game as a camp diversion, dis- 
seminated this new American field sport throughout the country, 
and thus gave it its national character. 

Base Ball Goods were the only articles of merchandise carried 
the first year, the total sales amounting to $11,000. Gradually 
implements and accessories of Athletic Sports were added, until 
the firm now manufacture the requisites for all kinds of Athletic 
SportSo Originally the firm contracted for their supplies from 
outside manufacturers, but finding it impossible, by this method, 
to keep the standard of quality up to their high ideals, they 
gradually commenced the manufacture of their own goods, and 
by the acquisition from time to time of various established 
factories located m different parts of the country, are now able 
to, and do manufacture in their own factories everything bearing 
the Spalding Trade-Mark, which stands the world over as a 
guarantee of the highest qualityo 



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There are over three thousand persons employed in various 
capacities in A. G. Spalding & Bros.' factories and stores located 
in all the leading cities of the United States, Canada and England. 
A capital of over $4,000,000 is employed in carrying on this busi- 
ness, and the annual sales exceed the total combined annual sales 
of all other manufacturers in the world making a similar line 
of goods. 

A. G. Spalding & Bros, have always taken a leading part in 
the introduction, encouragement and support of all new Sports 
and Games, and the prominence attained by Athletic Sports in 
the United States is in a very great measure due to the energy, 
enterprise and liberality of this progressive concern. They were 
the pioneers, and in fact the founders, of the Athletic Goods 
Trade in America, and are now universally recognized as the 
undisputed Leaders in the Athletic Goods line throughout the 
world. 

The late Marshall Field of Chicago, America's greatest Mer- 
chant, speaking of the business of A. G. Spalding & Bros., said: 
"1 am familiar with its early career, growth and development, 
and when I compare its unpromising outlook and the special 
field for its operations that existed at its inception in 1876, with 
its present magnitude, I consider it one of the most remarkable 
mercantile successes of the world." 

The millions of Athletes using them, and the thousands of 
Dealers selling them, attest to the High Quality of Spalding's 
Athletic Goods, and they must determine the future history of 
this concern. 







LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 

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g< ATHLETIC 1 i«™««™™»^ 



A separate book covers every Athletic Sport 
and is Official and Standard 
Price 10 cents each 



GRAND PRIZE 




GRAND PRIX 




ST. LOUIS, 1904 



PARIS, 1900 



Spalding 
athletic goods 

ARE THE STANDARD OF THE ^V^ORLD 



A.G.SPALDING & BROS. 

MAINTAIN WHOLES/'LE and RETAIL STORES /n the FOLLOWING CITIES 



NEW YORK 

PHILADELPHIA 
BOSTON 

BALTIMORE 
WASHINGTON 
PITTSBURG 
BUFFALO 
SYRACUSE 
MONTREAL., CAN. 



CHICAGO 
ST.LOUIS 

CINCINNATI 
f KANSAS CITY 

L MINNEAPOLIS 

NEW ORLEANS 
DENVER 

SAN FRANCISCO 
LONDON, ENG. 



fories owned and operated by A.G.Spaldinjr & Bros, and where all of Spalding 
dcMarkcd Athletic Goods are made are located in the followina cities 



[NEW YORK CHICAGO SAN FRANCISCO CHIC OPEE, MASS.] 
BROOKLYN BOSTON PHILADELPHIA LoWl/ON, ENG. 



ICO^EE,MASS| 
WyON, ENG. I 



